L.A. Burger

Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay for Food Network Magazine

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (17)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(17)

Cook Time:
7 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
--

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 7 min
Total:: 17 min

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Directions

Bobby's Perfect Patty

Shape 6 ounces of 80 percent lean ground beef chuck into a uniform patty, no more than 3/4 inch thick (don't overwork the meat). Make a depression in the center with your thumb so the burger won't bulge; the indent will rise as the patty cooks. Preheat a grill or cast-iron grill pan to high. Brush the burger with canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown and slightly charred, turning once (7 minutes for medium-rare). Avoid pressing with a spatula! Add cheese for the last minute of cooking.

Cheese

Your pick: Monterey Jack is a California favorite, but Bobby loves this burger with cheddar, too.

Avocado Relish

Avocado is one of Bobby's favorite ingredients. He mixes 2 chopped Hass avocados with 1/2 diced small onion, 1 minced jalapeno, the juice of 1 lime, 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, and salt and pepper.

Watercress

L.A. doesn't do iceberg lettuce, so Bobby tops off the burger with this peppery green instead.

Tomato

One thick, juicy slice takes the place of ketchup.

Photograph by Steve Giralt

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Comments & Reviews

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Eric Miami, FL 07-18-2009
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Very Good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made this burger a couple weeks ago, the burger itself was very juicy as was expected with using ground chuck. We used a... horseradish cheese which was also good but my only complaint was how the jalapeno heat in the relish took over the taste of the meal. I also think the burger should be seasoned with more than the salt and pepper. Overall we enjoyed it very much. ThanksRead more
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Aneta Burbank, CA 07-13-2009
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Perfect!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We made these burgers for our 4th of July family get-together and they turned out PERFECT. I had never put watercress on my... burger ... what a wonderful alternative. We hate iceberg and typically use romaine. The patty was nice and juicy and the whole thing was just incredibly delicious. BTW, to ensure you don't end up with a flat meatball it is important to use the cut of meat suggested and to depress the middle of the patty a little before grilling. Read more
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Cesar Austin, TX 07-10-2009
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"AWESOME IS AS AWESOME DOES"
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

What makes it awesome is preparing the ingredients. To cook off a charcoal grille is the best way to make a burger, I am not... that into cooking meat on a stove. All was good in the end and I agree with Bobby that ice burg lettuce can be held out, chopped lettuce was good. The awesome does it when you take your first bite into the awesomely flavored grilled burger it is. Read more
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Don Arlington, TX 06-27-2009
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OUTSTANDING BURGER
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We've done it twice, now, and liked it better the second time. The only change we made was to use smoked cheddar, and the... second time we added some chopped scallions to the avocado relish. Just a fantastic burger.Read more
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Amber Laguna Beac, CA 06-26-2009
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Fantastic Burger!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

You have to try this burger. It is soooo good!
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stella lynwood, CA 06-15-2009
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OMG!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have to tell you that this burger was AMAZING! I made it for my family and we loved it. I have 2 teenagers and my oldest is... 22, they are ALL so very picky, my fault, lol. But we all agreed that the burgers were wonderful and they looked just like the picture, lol. Great job Bobby! From a ture California Girl!Read more