slaw-tastic smoky cheeseburger
(This is my World Food Championships 2015 qualifying entry and I couldn't be prouder.) Here's everything you want for a picnic rolled up into a delicious burger. The great flavor of smoked meat, the char of the grill, melted cheese, the crunch of a tangy coleslaw, and even a spicy dressing, along with lettuce and tomato, all between a toasted bun. It will be a favorite for picnics and barbeques for years to come. All you need is a cold drink and a group of friends and family to enjoy it with.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Now this is a burger! The ranch slaw, along with the smokey flavors from the chipotle aioli, adds so many layers of flavors and textures, your taste buds will do a happy dance. We toasted our buns with mayo... oh so good.
prep time
45 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Grill
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound each of ground sirloin and ground chuck
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground gumin
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon mesquite liquid smoke
- SLAW
- 1 cup each of green & purple cabbage, shreddeed
- 1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
- 1/2 cup jicama, peeled and julienned
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup julienned green apple
- SLAW DRESSING
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground celery seed
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- CHIPOTLE AIOLE
- 1/2 cup mayonaise
- 2 tablespoons chopped chipotle peppers with adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- SANDWICHES
- 6 - toasted potato rolls
- 6 slices smoked gouda cheese
- 6 - icegerg lettuce leaves
- 6 large tomato slices, 1/4" thick
How To Make slaw-tastic smoky cheeseburger
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Step 1In a large bowl crumble the ground meats and add all the Burger ingredients and combine thoroughly. Don't over mix. Separate the meat into 6 patties, cover and set aside.
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Step 2Shred and julienne the slaw ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
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Step 3Whisk together all of the dressing ingredients in a medium sized bowl and set aside.
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Step 4Mix together the aioli ingredients and set refrigerate until needed.
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Step 5Heat a well greased grill or grill pan on high and put on the patties. Reduce the heat to medium high and cook for 4 minutes. After 4 minutes turn & cook 4 more minutes and check for doneness, about 140 deg. at this point.
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Step 6Reduce heat to medium low, add 1 slice of cheese to each patty, cover and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until melted. The patty temperature should be at 150 deg. Remove the patties to a warm plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
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Step 7Brush a small amount of olive oil or mayonnaise on both sides of the 6 buns and toast until lightly browned
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Step 8Whisk the dressing ingredients again, pour over the slaw, a little at a time so and combine thoroughly. Don't over dress.
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Step 9Divide the lettuce and tomatoes, lettuce first, between the bun bottoms, followed by the burgers. Put some slaw, about a small handful, or more, your preference, on the burgers. You may have some extra for later. Spoon 1 tbsp. of the aioli on each bun top, cover and serve.
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Category:
Beef
Category:
Burgers
Keyword:
#barbeque
Keyword:
#cheeseburger
Keyword:
#tangy
Keyword:
#juicy
Keyword:
#all-american
Keyword:
#picnic
Ingredient:
Beef
Method:
Grill
Culture:
American
Collection:
World Food Championships 2015
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