The Original Beauty
Serves: 5
Leila Emmerich
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
51
Spice
64
Sweetness
42
Sourness
43
mins
Prep time (avg)
2.8
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 tbsp
Old Bay Seasoning1 tbsp
Paprika1 tbsp
Chili Powder1 tbsp
Garlic Salt1 cup
Mayonnaise1 cup
Ketchup1 tsp
Yellow Mustard2 tbsps
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil1 small
Onion (thinly sliced)910 g
Ground Beef ChuckDirections:
1
Make the spice blend: Combine 2 tablespoons kosher salt, the Old Bay, paprika, chili powder and garlic salt in a small bowl; set aside
2
Make the special sauce: Whisk the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, chipotle and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the prepared spice blend in a medium bowl until smooth; refrigerate until ready to use
3
Make the toppings: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
4
Add the mushrooms and cook, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes
5
Add the onion and season with salt and pepper
6
Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 12 minutes
7
Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm
8
Grill the burgers: Preheat a grill to medium and brush the grates with vegetable oil
9
Form the beef into four 1-inch-thick patties and season generously with the spice blend
10
Grill until the bottoms are sizzling and browned, 5 to 6 minutes
11
Flip and cook 5 more minutes for medium
12
Top the burgers with the mushrooms and onions, then top each with a slice of cheese; let melt, about 1 more minute
13
Meanwhile, lightly toast the buns on the grill
14
Spread the special sauce on the buns
15
Sandwich with the burgers
16
Photograph by Steve Giralt