How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Insanity Burger ?

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 lbs ground chuck steak, Olive oil, 1 large red onion, 1 splash of white wine vinegar, and more.

Is Insanity Burger suitable as meat & poultry?

Yes, Insanity Burger falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Insanity Burger ?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Insanity Burger Recipe

Name: Insanity Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 lbs ground chuck steak; Olive oil; 1 large red onion; 1 splash of white wine vinegar; 2 large gherkins; 4 sesame-topped brioche burger buns; 4-8 slices of smoked bacon; 4 teaspoons yellow mustard; Tabasco Chipotle sauce; 4 thin slices of Red Leicester cheese; 4 teaspoons tomato ketchup; 1/4 of an iceberg lettuce; 2 heaping tablespoons mayo; 1 heaping tablespoon tomato ketchup; 1 teaspoon Tabasco Chipotle sauce; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; optional: 1 teaspoon brandy or bourbon

Insanity Burger

Eats Now Editorial Team · 2104 kcal · Meat & Poultry

1
For the best burger, go to your butcher and ask them to grind 1 3/4 lbs of chuck steak for you. This cut has a really good balance of fat and flavorsome meat. Divide it into 4 and, with wet hands, roll each piece into a ball, then press into flat patties roughly 5 inches wide and about 3/4 inch wider than your buns. Place on an oiled plate and chill in the fridge. Next, finely slice the red onion, then dress in a bowl with the vinegar and a pinch of sea salt. Slice the gherkins and halve the buns. Finely chop the lettuce and mix with the rest of the burger sauce ingredients in a bowl, then season to taste.
2
I like to cook only 2 burgers at a time to achieve perfection, so get two pans on the go-a large non-stick frying pan on a high heat for your burgers and another on a medium heat for the bacon. Pat your burgers with oil and season them with salt and pepper. Put 2 burgers into the first pan, pressing down on them with a slotted spatula, then put half the bacon into the other pan. After 1 minute, flip the burgers and brush each cooked side with a 1/2 teaspoon of mustard and a dash of Tabasco. After another minute, flip onto the mustard side and brush again with another 1/2 teaspoon of mustard and a second dash of Tabasco on the other side. Cook for 1 more minute, by which point you can place some crispy bacon on top of each burger with a slice of cheese. Add a tiny splash of water to the pan and place a heatproof bowl over the burgers to melt the cheese-30 seconds should do it. At the same time, toast 2 split buns in the bacon fat in the other pan until lightly golden. Repeat with the remaining 2 burgers.
3
To build each burger, add a quarter of the burger sauce to the bun base, then top with a cheesy bacon burger, a quarter of the onions, and gherkins. Rub the bun top with a teaspoon of ketchup, then gently press together. As the burger rests, juices will soak into the bun, so serve right away, which is great, or for an extra-naughty experience, wrap each one in parchment paper, then give it a minute to go gorgeous and sloppy.

Insanity Burger

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