Louie and Gennaro’s ‘ultimate’ cheeseburgers Recipe

This Louie and Gennaro’s ‘ultimate’ cheeseburgers recipe is a juicy and classic burger, which is made with quality chuck steak and sweet caramelized onions. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Louie and Gennaro’s ‘ultimate’ cheeseburgers Ingredients

For the Mayo:

• 1 x 200g jar low fat mayonnaise, made with free-range eggs
• 2 teaspoons gentleman’s relish
• 1 lemon

For the Burgers & Toppings:

• olive oil
• 2 large onions, peeled and finely sliced
• 600g good-quality minced chuck steak
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• a bunch of fresh thyme, tied together
• French’s yellow mustard
• 4 thin slices of good melting cheese, such as Cheddar
• 8 rashers smoked streaky bacon, the best quality you can afford
• 4 sesame seed burger buns, halved
• 1 cos or round lettuce
• 4 tomatoes
• 6 gherkins
• a few pickled chillies

How To Make Louie and Gennaro’s ‘ultimate’ cheeseburgers

1. Caramelize the onions: Put a pan on a high heat and add a lug of olive oil. Once hot, add the sliced onions, turn the heat down to low, and cook, stirring often, for 30 to 40 minutes, until they are soft, sticky, and sweet.
2. Make the flavored mayo: While the onions cook, empty the mayonnaise into a bowl and whisk in the gentleman’s relish. Have a taste and add a squeeze or two of fresh lemon juice to your liking.
3. Shape the patties: Divide the minced steak into 4 equal portions. Pat and shape each portion into a burger patty, about 2cm thick. Drizzle the burgers with a little olive oil.
4. Cook the burgers and bacon: Get a griddle pan or large frying pan very hot. Turn the heat down to medium and cook the burgers for 6 to 8 minutes, then sprinkle with salt and pepper, and turn them over. Use the bunch of thyme as a brush to coat the cooked side of the burgers with a little mustard. Lay a slice of cheese on each burger to melt. Cook for another 6 to 8 minutes for a blushing, medium burger.
5. Cook bacon and toast buns: While the burgers cook, put a large frying pan on a high heat and cook the bacon for about 5 minutes, until golden and crisp. Transfer the bacon to a plate and carefully wipe the pan clean. Toast the burger buns, cut-side down, in the hot pan.
6. Assemble and serve: Layer up the cheeseburgers in the toasted buns with a dollop of the flavored mayo, the crispy bacon, and the sticky caramelized onions. Serve with your favorite sides.

Recipe Tips

• How to get the juiciest burgers? The key is to use good quality minced chuck steak with a decent fat content (like 80/20). Don’t overwork the meat when shaping the patties, as this can make them tough.
• Why caramelize the onions for so long? The long, slow cooking process breaks down the onions and brings out their natural sugars, resulting in a deep, sweet, and jammy flavor that is the perfect burger topping.
• Can I make the components ahead of time? Yes. The caramelized onions and the flavored mayo can both be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
• What is Gentleman’s Relish? It’s a classic British condiment made from anchovies, butter, and spices. It adds a wonderfully savory, umami depth to the mayonnaise.

What To Serve With Ultimate Cheeseburgers

These classic burgers are perfect with all the traditional sides mentioned in the recipe.

• Homemade French fries
• A simple chopped salad
• A few gherkins and pickled chillies on the side

How To Store Cheeseburgers

• Refrigerate: Store uncooked patties separated by parchment paper in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. Cooked leftover patties and toppings should be stored in separate containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Ultimate Cheeseburgers Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: 1 burger
• Calories: 680 kcal
• Fat: 40g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 35g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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