Philly Cheese Steak Burgers - Gourmet Burger Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you cook Philly Gourmet burgers? ›

Cook the Philly Gourmet beef burger patties for eight minutes on one side; use a spatula to flip the beef burger patties over, and cook them for eight minutes on the other side to get great medium-well burgers. These Philly Gourmet beef patties are delicious and juicy.

80/20 Ground Chuck Is Best for Burgers

The best ground beef to buy for burgers is 80/20 ground chuck – 80% lean meat and 20% fat. Ground chuck is ground from the shoulder and has that ideal lean-to-fat ratio of 80/20 (i.e. not too lean) for a super flavorful, juicy burger.

100% Real Beef

A classic combination of sea salt, cracked black pepper, red pepper, and garlic with a smokey infusion of flavor make our new Philly Gourmet^® patties a serious crowd pleaser.

The Toppings Placed on the Burger

Any old restaurant can make a burger with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. But a gourmet burger, on the other hand, should have more than that. Some examples of gourmet toppings include grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms, and freshly sliced avocado.

Mix salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, marjoram, and basil together in a small bowl. Place steak in a large bowl; sprinkle seasoning mixture over top and stir to coat.

You want a cut that isn't too lean—the fat is necessary for juiciness and flavor carry-through. Obviously, ribeye steak is the best, but it can be a little pricey for a few sandwiches. Chuck could work for a budget approach, but you might get it cut just a little thinner than the ribeye.

Cheesesteak lovers don't always put condiments on their sandwiches, but if they do it is likely to be ketchup. Other options that seem to be more common include sriracha or other types of hot sauce.

To assemble each burger, spread 1tsp ketchup on the bottom half of the bun, add a lettuce leaf, then two slices of pickle and a burger patty. Next add some fried onions, a second burger patty, two more slices of pickle, a second lettuce leaf, some tomato slices, 1tsp mustard and finally the top of the bun.

Gourmet burgers on the other hand are made from fresh chuck, rib plate, brisket, filet mignon, short loin, etc. The meat used in gourmet burgers is often of better quality than regular burgers. Gourmet burgers can also use expensive types of meat such as Kobe beef, Wagyu beef, etc.

Instructions for How to Make Ground Beef Patties for burgers: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, 1 egg, and a generous amount of salt and pepper to season (half tsp each). Egg is a burger binding agent for the ground beef patty. Divide the well mixed beef into four equal round balls and form into patties.

What is the secret to best ground beef? ›

I always advise using cuts of beef that get the most amount of work from the cow, as this will render beefier-tasting meat, along with cuts that have a good amount of fat to add flavor. If you're willing to make it, I promise you, this will be the best ground beef you've ever tasted.

No, eggs are not necessary for binding burger patties, though they are commonly used for binding them. However, you can use other binding agents such as breadcrumbs, cracker crumbs, potato starch, flour, and porridge oats to bind burger patties according to your preferences.

Note: allowing just a couple of minutes to thaw will help the seasonings stick. Place frozen, seasoned patties onto the hot cast-iron pan. Cook 3-5 minutes on each side, then flip. Continue flipping until a nice crust has formed — about 15 minutes.

Before cooking your burgers, we suggest also giving them a quick sear at high temperature. This will help lock in the flavours and create a good crust. Heat a griddle or frying pan on high, add a tsp of oil, and sear each side of the burger for 1-2 mins before continuing with the main cooking process.