Burger Of The Gods Recipe

Elevate your burger game with Alton Brown's legendary Burger of the Gods recipe! This gourmet burger experience, found on the Food Network, uses premium cuts of beef for an unparalleled flavor. While slightly more expensive than your average burger, the rich taste and juicy texture are worth every penny. Simple to make, yet incredibly satisfying, these burgers are truly divine.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 534.2 kcal
Protein 68g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Burger Of The Gods

  • 1 pound chuck roast, ground
  • 1 pound sirloin steak, ground
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 4 slices of your favorite cheese (optional)
  • 4 Kaiser rolls, toasted

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How to Make Burger Of The Gods

  1. Pulse 1 pound chuck and 1 pound sirloin in a food processor in separate batches, 10 pulses each. This helps achieve a better texture.
  2. Gently combine the pulsed chuck and sirloin in a large bowl. Add 2 teaspoons kosher salt and mix thoroughly but avoid overmixing.
  3. Form the meat mixture into four 5-ounce patties. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent them from bulging during cooking.
  4. Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. You should see a slight haze from the heat.
  5. Carefully place the hamburger patties in the preheated pan.
  6. For medium-rare burgers, cook for 4 minutes per side. For medium burgers, cook for 5 minutes per side. Use a meat thermometer to ensure desired doneness (130-135°F for medium-rare, 140-145°F for medium).
  7. **Flip burgers only once** during cooking for the best results.
  8. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add your favorite cheese slices (e.g., cheddar, pepper jack, Swiss) to the top of each patty if desired.
  9. Remove burgers from skillet and let them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
  10. Serve your Burger of the Gods on toasted Kaiser rolls with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

56g

Carbs

10g