Burger of the Gods

Recipe courtesy of Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Daily Grind

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (60)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(60)

Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
--
Yield:
3 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

8 ounces chuck, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
8 ounces sirloin, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

In separate batches, pulse the chuck and the sirloin in a food processor 10 times. Combine the chuck, sirloin, and kosher salt in a large bowl. Form the meat into 5-ounce patties.

Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Place the hamburger patties in the pan. For medium-rare burgers, cook the patties for 4 minutes on each side. For medium burgers, cook the patties for 5 minutes on each side. Flip the burgers only once during cooking.

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Annie Jacksonville, FL 09-07-2009
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'd never thought of mixing different types of meat, or using my food processor to grind my own. I prepared this recipe using... just the kosher salt to season, and these burgers were absolutely THE MOST flavorful, juicy burgers I've ever made (and I've made a lot of burgers!). I used a pound of sirloin and a pound of chuck, and made 8 burgers. I cooked them on the stove for 6 minutes on each side and they came out well done but still extremely juicy! I'd gladly use this simple recipe again and again. Read more
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Rachel Charlottesville, VA 06-20-2009
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Meaty
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These were tasty, very meaty burgers. Couple of comments: Pulse is not an exact term so our short pulses required that we... do more than 10. Coarse kosher salt really contributes to the flavor, Make these burgers pretty flat so that they cook rapidly as ours took quite a bit longer. We put them on a grill pan on the grill and left the lid open, but next time I would close the lid for faster cooking. Overall, we enjoyed these burgers which we had with cheddar cheese on ciabatta rolls. This is more of a steak burger than a hamburger!Read more
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Sarah Lees Summit, MO 05-31-2009
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Amazing Steak Burger!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Excellent burger! Just like eating a tender steak on a bun, and so easy to make. We tried it as Alton recommended on the... show, with just pepper and mayo on the toasted bun, but added tomato and lettuce afterwards. Definitely helps cut the richness of the burger. Next time, I will try mixing finely crumbled blue cheese in. Wonderful recipe! Try the basic way first and add to taste. Thanks Alton!Read more
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Nichole Elyria, OH 05-11-2009
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Even better the 2nd time!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this recipe twice and they were even better the second time around! It amazes me that the flavor is so good when... the only thing you add is salt! I made these for Mother's Day and everyone LOVED them!!Read more
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Rebecca O'Fallon , MO 04-15-2009
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Better than Red Robin!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've always insisted that the prices you pay at certain burger chain(s) are WAY too high, and that if you simply had the... right recipe you could easily reproduce those burgers at home "for a much lower price". Well this is that recipe! Once skeptical family members now agree with me, and now ask me to make Alton's delicious hamburgers all of the time!Read more
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Greg Erie, PA 02-22-2009
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I'll never buy ground beef again
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the best burger I've ever had. I was a little worried it'd be tough and chewy an dry. Not at all. Don't be tempted to... season it up, the little bit of kosher salt is all it needs.Read more