How to Make Butter Burgers
- by Omaha Steaks
- Last updated Oct 10, 2024
Get ready for the juiciest burger of your life! These viral butter burgers start with Omaha Steaks Ultra-Premium Ground Beef made from real steak trimmings, naturally aged 28 days, and packed with a satisfying, bold steak flavor. Then, we add grated butter for an extremely rich burger patty. This is a must-try recipe for all burger fans topped with melted American cheese, caramelized onions, and garlic aioli. Follow the video and recipe below to learn how to make butter burgers!
Why We Love This Butter Burger Recipe
When you’re craving a rich, indulgent burger that melts in your mouth, this flavor-packed butter burger is sure to satisfy. The butter melts into the handmade burger patty while cooking, infusing the high-quality ground beef with extra moisture and flavor.
Chef Tips for This Recipe
- High-quality butter with a higher butterfat content is key in this recipe. It gives the burger a richer flavor and juicier texture.
- Freeze your butter before grating it with a box grater, so it shreds easily and doesn’t melt.
- Make sure to cook your burger patties a full 2-3 minutes before flipping. The meat needs a good sear to get the flavorful crust.
- To melt the slices of American cheese for this recipe, try an inexpensive cheese melting pan for extra gooey cheese.
Before You Start
- Thaw your Ultra-Premium Ground Beef overnight in the refrigerator or use the quick-thaw method.
Tools You Will Need Before You Start
- Fine Box Grater
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Large Skillet
- Cheese Melting Pan (optional)
- Cooling Rack
Omaha Steaks Products Featured in This Recipe
Butter Burgers
Ingredients
Butter Burger:
- 2 lbs. Omaha Steaks Ultra-Premium Ground Beef thawed
- 1 stick unsalted butter, frozen
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh black pepper
- 2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat, or neutral oil
- 4 slices American cheese
- Caramelized onions
- Garlic aioli
- 4 brioche buns, toasted
Caramelized Onions:
- 2 large onions, sliced thin
- 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup beef stock
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
Butter Burgers:
- Grate the frozen butter into a large mixing bowl using a fine box grater. Then add the ground beef to the butter. Mix the meat and butter together with your hands until the butter is well incorporated. Then, form 4 equal-sized patties, careful not to over work the patties. Season the patties on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add the rendered bacon fat or neutral oil to a large frying pan over medium high heat. When the fat just starts to smoke, add the patties to the pan. Allow them to cook for 2-3 minutes before flipping them. Add the cheese to the burger and cook for 2-3 minutes or until desired doneness is achieved. *Option - The cheese can also be melted using an inexpensive cheese melting pan, then added to the burger for some extra gooey cheese.
- Remove the patties from the pan and place them on a cooling rack to rest.
- NOTE* The burgers will be dripping; put double layer of paper towel under the cooling rack helps prevent a messy clean up.
Caramelized Onions:
- Add the sliced onions into the hot pan and allow them to cook down in the rendered fat for 2 minutes, until they start to soften.
- Then, deglaze the pan with the beef stock, and add in the brown sugar and salt. Move the onions around the pan often, until dark and caramelized, about 5 more minutes.
Assembly:
- Place the burger patties on a toasted bun, top with caramelized onions, and a dollop of garlic aioli, and serve hot with Omaha Steaks Gourmet Steakhouse Fries.
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