wilburpan Posted November 24, 2014 Report Posted November 24, 2014 Whipped together a quick dinner last night. We had four hamburger buns, but no hamburgers. I made a quick run to the grocery store, found a 1.2 lb chuck steak, brought it home, ground it, and made three burger patties. They were sprinkled with my usual salt/black pepper/cayenne spice mix. I started Smaug at 275ºF, and cooked a couple of pieces of bacon. After that, I cranked him up to 600ºF, and cooked the burgers. With cheese, of course. I have to say, one of the things that keeps impressing me about my KK grill is how quickly it comes up to high heat. Going from 275ºF to burger-searing temperatures took 10 minutes, max. It might have been less if I was sitting by the grill watching the thermometer. After assembly. I know a lot of folks like smashburgers. I like building them tall. Besides, the veggies make it seem like I’m also eating a salad, which is healthy and good for you. For a side, we made cowboy beans. I don’t have the recipe at hand, but all you need to know is that the first step is to cook up six pieces of bacon. I also did portobello mushrooms for my wife, and for a side, but they were eaten before I could get pictures.
tony b Posted November 24, 2014 Report Posted November 24, 2014 Killer looking burger, Wilburpan! I'm a big fan of "drunken beans." The booze depends on the style of beans - chili beans get tequila, Cuban black beans get rum, baked beans with brown sugar/maple syrup get bourbon! About the only bean dish that I don't add booze to are my Cajun red beans and rice, because they get beer! 2
CeramicChef Posted November 24, 2014 Report Posted November 24, 2014 WIlbur - GREAT burger! I'm a sucker for burgers and that looks sumptuous! You know I used to run a burger restaurant - I'd hire you and Smaug anytime to develop a great menu! Love the beans too! A very healthy meal. KUDOS to you and Smaug!
wilburpan Posted November 24, 2014 Author Report Posted November 24, 2014 Actually, I didn’t know that you used to run a burger restaurant. Is there anything that you don’t know how to do? My first job ever was working at a Burger King. As a result, almost every burger that I make is assembled like a Whopper. Burger King is pretty bad these days, but I have to say that the Whopper approach to burger assembly still works great.
CeramicChef Posted November 24, 2014 Report Posted November 24, 2014 Actually, I didn’t know that you used to run a burger restaurant. Is there anything that you don’t know how to do? My first job ever was working at a Burger King. As a result, almost every burger that I make is assembled like a Whopper. Burger King is pretty bad these days, but I have to say that the Whopper approach to burger assembly still works great. Wilbur - the amount of things I can't do or haven't done far and away surpasses my meager experience in life. When you can't do anything well, as is my case, you have to be able to do a lot of things just to make ends meet. Don't tell anyone, but the reason I've done so much in so many areas is I kept getting fired! LOL!! If evidence is to be believed, the one thing I can't do in life is stay in a relationship! Two divorces. After my second divorce and until SWMBO came along, my idea of a long term relationship was a 3 day weekend! I think I'm getting this phase of life figured out.
