The Burger
Ingredients:
| Ground Beef or Ground Chuck about 1½ Pound (makes about 4 burgers)
| 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
| 1 Tsp Onion Powder
| 1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
| 1 Tsp Basil
| Salt - Pinch
| Pepper Freshly Ground - Pinch
| 1½ Tbsp Worcestershire
| 1½ Tbsp Soy Sauce
Grilled Burger with Sesame Seed Bun & Sweet Potato Fries
The Sweet Potato Fries
Method:
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Preheat oven to 400
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Cut sweet potato in half in center of potato
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Cut edge off to make flat surface on each side
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Cut into pieces 1/4 inch thick
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Place in large ziplock bag and add olive oil, baking powder, cornstarch, salt and pepper.
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Zip up bag and shake to coat each potato wedge
Option 1: Baked, not Fried
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Place on baking sheet so they are separated and not close or touching
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Bake for 10 minutes and flip
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Bake for another 10-15 until reach desired crispiness
Option 2: Baked & Fried
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Place on baking sheet so they are separated and not close or touching
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Bake for 10 minutes
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Heat canola oil in pan until hot and starting to bubble
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Add in potatoes and fry for 3-5 minutes until reached desired level of crispiness
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Remove fries with wire skimmer, or if you don't have one (like me!), you can use a sieve
The Bun
*Start making the bun first as it will take the most amount of time
Ingredients:
| 1 Tsp Yeast
| 1 1/4 Cup Flour
| 1/3 Cup Warm Water 105°-110°
| 1/3 Large Egg (save remaining for basting)
| 1/2 Tbsp Butter, Melted
| 1/2 Tbsp Olive Oil
| 1 Tbsp Sugar
| 1/2 Tsp Salt
| 1 Tsp Milk
| Sesame Seeds
| Olive Oil (for covering the dough prior to rising)
Yields 4 Servings
Total Prep & Cook Time - 2 1/2 hours
(Just the Burgers & Fries without Homemade Bun - 55 minutes)
The Burger
Method:
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Mix ingredients together and form 4 patties. Press down in the center of each patty making an indention. Pour a small amount of soy sauce in the center.
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Grill on high heat each side for 3 minutes
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Lower heat to Medium and cook to desired temperature
The Bun
*Start making the bun first as it will take the most amount of time
Method:
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Use large bowl combine heated water with the sugar until dissolved. Then add the yeast. Let it sit for 10 min.
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Add 1/2 of the flour to the mixture in bowl.
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Then add egg, oil, butter, and salt and mix until incorporated.
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ext add the remaining flour
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Remove from bowl to hard surface and kneed 5 - 10 min
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(You may need to add more flour based on your climate/environment)
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You want the dough to be tacky and sticky like a post it note.
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Lightly coat bowl with olive oil and rotate dough in bowl to lightly cover it in oil.
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Leave in bowl and cover for 1-2hrs (until doubled - cover with plastic wrap)
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Remove dough and pat down the dough and divide into 4 balls Arrange on parchment paper and baking sheet (they will expand, so be sure to give them space)
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Cover the baking sheet without letting the plastic wrap or cover touch the dough. We find using a 15-inch x 10-inch x 2-inch Pyrex dish helpful as it covers completely leaving room for the dough to expand
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Rise for 1hr or until doubled.
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Preheat oven to 375°
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Mix remaining egg with milk, lightly brush on buns
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Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of buns
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Bake until lightly browned on top. 15 to 17 min
The Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients:
| 1 Large Sweet Potato (serves about 2 people)
| 1/2 Tsp of Olive Oil
| 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
| 1/2 Tsp Cornstarch
| 1/2 Cayenne Pepper (optional)
| 1/2 Paprika
| Dash of Salt
| Dash of Pepper