Name: Rocky Mountain Pastrami Burger
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck; Kosher salt and cracked black pepper; 8 ounces pastrami, thinly sliced; 8 slices Swiss cheese; 4 sesame-seed hamburger buns, split, buttered and toasted; Utah Fry Sauce, recipe follows; Salt and vinegar kettle chips, for serving; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 2 teaspoons hot dog relish

Directions

Loosely shape the beef into 4 equal patties about 1/2-inch thick and 4 inches in diameter. Sprinkle each side of the patties generously with salt and pepper. Create a small well in the center of each patty, using your thumb, to help your burger cook evenly. Heat a griddle pan over high heat. Add the pastrami and cook until browned and crisp on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Next, add the burger patties and cook until browned on each side, about 4 minutes per side. Top each burger with 2 slices of the cheese and continue cooking until the cheese is melted. Slather 1 tablespoon Utah Fry Sauce on each side of the buns. Add the beef patties and top with pastrami and a pile of potato chips. Finish with the top bun and serve with additional chips and sauce on the side.

Utah Fry Sauce:

Mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, sugar, vinegar and relish in a small bowl. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use. Yield: 3/4 cup.