Red Robin Burgers:
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers’ executive chef, Dave Woolley’s, offers his top 3 recommendations for transforming a traditional burger into a gourmet masterpiece at home this grilling season.
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1. Select high-quality, fresh ingredients. The gourmet burger you serve to your friends and family can only be as good as the quality of the raw ingredients you use.
Choose only the freshest produce your local grocery store or market offers.
For the best flavor, use beef that is fresh, not frozen, that exceeds USDA standards, and is free of preservatives.
Instead of using a plain or sesame seed bun, use artisan bread or a specialty bun. For instance, add a jalapeño cornmeal bun to enhance the flavor of a spicy burger. This will make the flavors stand out and will add another dimension to the flavor profile.
2. Have fun with your gourmet burger toppings. To transform a plain burger into a gourmet burger, instead of topping your burger with ketchup and mustard, or lettuce and tomato, use toppings and spreads that you may not normally find on a burger like guacamole, flavored mayonnaise, roasted red peppers or even a fried egg. This will wow your guests every time.
3. Add a gourmet touch by freshly preparing some of your burger toppings at home or enhancing store-bought items with fresh ingredients. This can be really easy. Here are some ways to make a spicy gourmet burger – like Red Robin’s Burnin’ Love Burger – at home by making your own toppings.
Increase the flavor and freshness of store-bought salsa by incorporating diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, serrano peppers and jalapeños into it.
Make your own chipotle mayonnaise by pureeing chipotle peppers and mixing them into your favorite mayonnaise. Follow a 90-10 ratio – 90 percent mayonnaise to 10 percent chipotle peppers. Allow the flavored mayonnaise to refrigerate for at least an hour so the flavors come together.
Turn up the flavor of your beef patty by adding a dash of cayenne pepper to your favorite grill seasoning. To maximize juiciness and flavor during the grilling process, wait to season the patty until after you take it off the grill.
How to Make Red Robin’s Burnin’ Love Burger at Home
Ingredients
Fresh ground beef made into a patty, 1/3 lb or larger, 80% lean or above
Jalapeño cornmeal Kaiser bun, toasted to a golden brown
Cayenne pepper seasoning, to taste
Pepper-jack cheese
Fresh, ripe tomato, sliced
Salsa, homemade or store-bought
Fresh fried jalapeño rings
Crisp iceberg lettuce, thinly shredded
Chipotle mayonnaise (recipe below)
Steak fries
Directions
Wash and scrub the produce prior to cutting. Use a hot grill and oil the grates before cooking the burger. Grill the patty to a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees for a minimum of 15 seconds to maximize flavor and juiciness. Season the patty with a couple shakes of cayenne pepper. Add pepper-jack cheese and allow it to melt. Take it of the grill. Toast the bun to a golden brown. Spread chipotle mayonnaise on both side. Then layer the ingredients on in the following order from the bottom bun up: shredded lettuce, burger patty with melted cheese, tomato slices, salsa and a few crispy fried jalapeño rings. Cover with the top bun. Serve with Steak Fries and enjoy! You’ve just made your own Red Robin Gourmet Burger! YUMMM®!
Chipotle Mayonnaise
Mix high-quality mayonnaise with pureed chipotle peppers, and add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate for approximately one hour to enhance the flavor prior to using.
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