Caesar Salad Burger
Here is how to make mouth watering Caesar Salad Burgers. These are thick juicy burgers filled with a Caesar salad dressing that is to die for, topped with some Romaine lettuce hearts and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Served on a large split deli bun these are just the best
Here is how to make mouth watering Caesar Salad Burgers. These are thick juicy burgers filled with a Caesar salad dressing that is to die for, topped with some Romaine lettuce hearts and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Served on a large split deli bun these are just the best
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- freshly ground black pepper
- meat tenderizer or salt
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard (i used herlocher's dipping mustard, but any prepared mustard i
- 2 cloves garlic chopped (i used the canned variety that i keep in my freezer fo
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (i used bottled lemon juice.)
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (any brand of hot sauce or tabasco sauce is fine.)
- 2 tablespoons finely shredded parmesan cheese plus extra for topping
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- large hamburger buns
- hearts of romaine lettuce
- Carbohydrate 18.1529235430254 g
- Cholesterol 88.996760125 mg
- Fat 36.576403 g
- Fiber 1.8244436786646 g
- Protein 24.5501041250695 g
- Saturated Fat 8.23129609365 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (265g)
- Sodium 602.023657705743 mg
- Sugar 16.3284798643608 g
- Trans Fat 2.510001814125 g
- Calories 496 calories
Step-by-step
- In a deep bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon prepared mustard, 2 cloves chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
- Blend the mixture with an electric mixer or hand blender, until smooth.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
- Cover and refrigerate while you make your burgers.
- To make your burgers, divide 1 pound of ground beef into 3 equal parts.
- Season to taste with meat tenderizer or salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Form each part into a large, thick pattie, making a depression in the center of one side of each.
- Cook the burgers in a skillet with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil until done to taste.
- To assemble a Caesar Salad Burger, place one cooked burger on the bottom half of a sandwich bun, with the depression side facing up.
- Fill the depression with chilled Caesar salad dressing.
- Place about 3 Romaine lettuce spears on top.
- Sprinkle with reserved shredded Parmesan cheese and black pepper.
- Place the other half of the sandwich bun on top, and serve immediately. YUM!
Why does the center swell during cooking?
Meat contracts as heat hits muscle fibers, causing flat patties to dome and shed their juices into the skillet. Pressing a thumb-sized depression into the center of each raw patty counteracts this shrinkage. Ground beef expands upward from the edges instead of bulging outward, creating a stable well that cradles the dressing later.How do you achieve an even crust without overcooking?
High heat renders the fat quickly, but cast iron requires careful temperature management to prevent scorching the exterior before the center reaches safety thresholds. Preheat the olive oil until it shimmers gently at medium-high heat before introducing the beef. Sear each side for approximately four minutes, monitoring the internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer until it reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit for ground beef.How should the components be layered for structural integrity?
Dressing applied directly to a warm bun turns the bread soggy within minutes. Positioning the chilled Caesar mixture inside the pre-formed meat depression shields the lower bun from excess moisture. Crisp romaine hearts provide a mechanical barrier that keeps the upper bun secure against the parmesan and black pepper garnish.
