The Comme Ca Burger Recipe

Name: The Comme Ca Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef chuck, 80 percent lean; Kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/2 tablespoon ketchup; Pinch of cayenne pepper; Pinch of chili powder; 1 cup finely shredded iceberg lettuce; 4 light brioche buns (see recipe) or other large hamburger buns, split; 1/4 pound thinly sliced medium-sharp Cheddar cheese; 4 thin onion slices

Servings: persons

2 pounds ground beef chuck, 80 percent lean
Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 tablespoon ketchup
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Pinch of chili powder
1 cup finely shredded iceberg lettuce
4 light brioche buns (see recipe) or other large hamburger buns, split
1/4 pound thinly sliced medium-sharp Cheddar cheese
4 thin onion slices

1
Lightly shape meat into 4 4-by-1-inch patties, and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
2
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
3
Prepare a hot fire on a grill, or heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
4
Sprinkle each burger all over with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and season generously with black pepper.
5
Sear burgers on grill or in skillet for 2 minutes on each side.
6
Transfer burgers to a broiler pan and bake for 4 minutes for medium-rare.
7
Remove pan from oven.
8
Position an oven rack closest to broiler element, and heat broiler to high.
9
In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise with ketchup, cayenne and chili powder, and season with salt and black pepper.
10
Add lettuce and stir to coat.
11
Toast buns.
12
Top burgers with Cheddar and broil until cheese melts, about 30 seconds.
13
Set burgers on bottom buns and top with lettuce and onion slices.
14
Cover with top bun and serve, whole or cut in half.

947

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds ground beef chuck, 80 percent lean, Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, The Comme Ca Burger falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

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

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The Comme Ca Burger

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Variations & substitutions

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