Sizzling Burger Boom: A Rising Trend in the Food Industry
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Buckle up, burger enthusiasts! In '99, French farmers made headlines for protesting against the arrival of good ol' McDonald's in their terroir. But fast forward to 2000, and celebrity chef Daniel Boulud flipped the script with his extravagant DB Burger. Served at his swanky joint, db Bistro Moderne (now closed), this masterpiece cost you a whopping $32. Now, we're gonna help you recreate this decadent mouthful at home, without needing a private jet or a fancy chef's hat.
Yield: One show-stopping burst of flavorsDifficulty: Medium, but trust us, it's worth itTime: 30 minutes, including 15 minutes of active cooking time
Are you ready? Here's what you'll need:
- 1/2 ounce of preserved black truffles
- 1/4 cup of shredded red wine-braised short rib meat and 2 tablespoons of reserved braising juices
- 1 ounce of foie gras
- 1 tablespoon each of minced carrot, celery, and white onion
- 6 ounces of ground sirloin
- 4 teaspoons of Horseradish Mayonnaise
- A toasted Parmesan Kaiser Roll, halved
- 5-6 red onion rings, thinly sliced
- A couple of fresh tomato slices
- 1/3 cup of frisée leaves, cleaned and dried
- 1/2 tablespoon of unsalted butter, room temperature
- 6 pieces of Tomato Confit
Now let's get cooking!
- Fire up the oven to 375°F, with the middle rack in position. Mingle your black truffle slices with the short rib meat and set aside.
- Sear your foie gras in a hot frying pan until it's delightfully browned, about 15-20 seconds per side. Save that gooey goodness.
- Reduce the heat, then sauté the carrot, celery, and onion in the frying pan until they're soft and thoroughly mingled with the truffle and rib meat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Season the ground sirloin with salt and pepper. Form into a ball, then make an indention that fits the size of a golf ball. Stuff the indention with 2/3 of your rib mixture and top with your seared foie gras. Cover it all with the remaining rib mixture. Encase the filling and press into a thick patty.
- Pop the patty onto a metal rack in a baking sheet, and roast for 15 minutes, or until the thermometer reads 120°F. Assemble your sandwich, spread half the mayonnaise on the bottom bun, layer up with red onion, tomato slices, frisée, and your heavenly burger. Top it with butter and Tomato Confit. Spread the remaining mayonnaise on the top bun, and voilà! Your DB-inspired burger is ready to conquer the table.
Beverage Suggestion: A Murphy's Irish Stout will dance a lively jig alongside this burger, calming its rich and diverse flavors while refreshing your taste buds with its creamy finish. Sláinte!
- The extravagant DB Burger, inspired by Daniel Boulud's modern masterpiece, features nutritious components like shredded red wine-braised short rib meat, minced carrot, celery, and white onion, adding depth and flavor to the burger.
- To recreate this decadent burger at home, follow the instructions that include steps such as sautéing the vegetables and browning the foie gras, ensuring a burst of modern flavors in every bite.
- Once the burger is cooked to perfection and ready for assembly, nutrition-conscious diners can opt for a glass of Murphy's Irish Stout to dance a lively jig alongside the burger, calming its rich flavors while refreshing their taste buds with its creamy finish.
