wilburpan Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeramicChef Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilburpan Posted November 24, 2014 Author Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeramicChef Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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