Copycat Regional Street Burger

Copycat Regional Street Burger

Discover the perfect recipe for a delicious copycat regional street burger with our step-by-step guide and sensory storytelling experience.

πŸ•’ Prep - 15 minutes; Cook - 10 minutes; Total - 25 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: American

Allergens

Dairy, Gluten, Soy

Ingredients

  • 8 oz ground beef, 4 slices of cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste, 4 burger buns, 1/2 cup dill pickles, lettuce leaves

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into 4 equal sized patties. Preheat your grill to medium high heat and cook the patties for about 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese and let it melt. Toast the buns on the grill cut side down until golden. Assemble the burger by placing a patty on each bun, topping with pickles and lettuce leaves. Serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

The smoky aroma from the grill will make you salivate, while the sizzling cheese melts perfectly into every bite.

Notes

This recipe is a versatile blank canvas for any additional toppings you'd like to add.

Cultural or Historical Background

Inspired by regional street food, this burger pays homage to the flavors and textures of classic American fare with a modern twist.