Best Kerry Simons Ultimate Burger Recipes

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Provided by MarraMamba

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 slices apple-smoked bacon
4 medium portabella mushrooms, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 lb ground chuck
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup dark beer
1/2 cup celery leaves, chopped
3/4 cup bacon, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
salt and pepper
brioche bread, loaf
aged cheddar cheese
roma tomato, sliced

Steps:

In a skillet, render the sliced bacon. Remove cooked bacon from pan and drain on paper towels, leaving rendered fat in the pan. Add the mushrooms, garlic and shallots to the same pan and cook about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat to cool.
In a bowl, combine the ground chuck, oil, beer, celery leaves, minced bacon, thyme and salt and pepper. Shape into patties. Grill the burgers to your desired doneness.
Cut the brioche into slices that are about the same size as the patties and toast until golden brown.
Add cheese, if using, to the burgers to melt. Top each burger with bacon, sautéed mushroom mixture and tomato slices, and place between slices of toasted brioche.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 96.6, Sodium 309.4, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 25.1

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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound ground brisket
1/2 pound ground short rib
1/2 pound ground sirloin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 slices American cheese
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 soft potato rolls, such as Martin's
8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy
1/4 cup shaved raw red onion
Pickle slices, such as Tony Packo's Sweet Hots or a crunchy dill pickle variety, for serving
Brown mustard, such as Bertman Ballpark Mustard or similar, for serving

Steps:

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. If you're not using an outdoor grill, preheat a second grill pan over medium heat (for a side griddle).
Gently mix together the brisket, short rib and sirloin in a large bowl. Divide the mixture into 4 equal pieces and gently form into burgers, being careful not to pack too tightly.
Season both sides of the burgers with a good amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
When the grill or first grill pan is at medium-high, place the burgers on the grill and cook to your desired temperature, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Add a piece of cheese to each burger and cook for another minute or so until it is melted.
In the meantime, spread the mayo on the cut side of the buns and place them over medium heat or on the secondary grill pan to toast.
Build the burgers by placing a burger on each bottom bun and top with 2 pieces of bacon, some red onion, pickles and mustard.