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This blog will document my trials and tribulations as a young, single guy on a mission to eat well on his own (without employing the skill of trained chefs at fancy restaurants). That means - I will be cooking, making a mess, and drinking a lot of wine. With many obstacles in my way, such as lack of time, tight budget, and inexperience, I plan to do my best and learn along the way.

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Best,
Mickey

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

The Ultimate Simple Burger

A slightly complicated way to make a damn good simple burger. Well worth the effort.

Ingredients:
Prime Sirloin Steak – up to 1lb (at most) per two patties
Salt
Pepper
Vegetable Oil
Freshly Baked Brioche Bun
Condiments as desired (keep it simple)

Serve with: Thyme Chunga Chunga Fries (recipe coming soon)




Recipe:
1. Cut steak into 1 inch cubes


2. Salt, place in a sealed bag and place in fridge for up to 4 hour


3. Remove steak from fridge and rinse with cold water
4. Salt and pepper cubed steaks and then grind in a meat grinder (or blend in a food processor, like I did)



5. Form into round patties (spheres)



6. Heat oil on a griddle or iron skillet on medium-high
7. Once the pan is sizzling, sear one side of the burger patties for about 1 minute


8. Then flip and flatten patties with spatula. Cook for about 1 minute


9. Reduce heat slightly
10. Flip one last time and cook for 1-3 more minutes depending on preference for “doneness”

11. While burger is finishing, quickly toast buns with butter or in the extra oil from the burger pan or griddle.



Enjoy.

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