Patriotic Burger
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Recipe type: Direct Heat, Entree
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 4
 
This delicious burger is the perfect way to celebrate our country and the unofficial start of the Bull BBQ season. Easy to make, this delicious burger incorporates the red, white, and blue patriotic colors of our flag, making this burger stand out amongst all others. Topped with sharp, veined blue cheese, grilled sweet red onions, and a creamy, savory aioli with crispy pancetta, this all-American burger is the perfect choice to kick off the grilling season.

Chef’s Note:To save on time, use prepared mayonnaise for the aioli, adding the lemon and crispy pancetta, seasoning to finish.
Ingredients
  • For the Crispy Pancetta Aioli:
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 package diced pancetta
  • For the Burgers
  • 2 pounds ground chuck
  • Kosher Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season
  • 6 ounces blue cheese, local-good quality, crumbled
  • Grilled red onions
  • Butter lettuce
  • Campari tomatoes, sliced thick
  • 4 ea brioche buns
Instructions
  1. For the Pancetta: UsingBull's square non-stick pan, heat up 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium- high heat. Add the diced pancetta and cook till crispy brown, around 6-8 minutes total. Remove from the pan and set on a plate lined with a paper towel.
  2. For the Crispy Pancetta Aioli: In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, lemon juice, and dijon mustard. On the side, combine the oils. Slowly drizzle the oil mixture into the egg yolk mix, whisking until emulsified and the aioli forms. Fold in the crispy pancetta, season with salt and pepper. Cover and set in fridge till time to use.
  3. For the Burgers: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt and pepper and form into four patties. Preheat the Bull BBQfor direct grilling with medium-high heat. Clean and oil the grill grates to prevent sticking. Place the burgers on the grill and cook for 5 minutes.Turn the patties over and cook for another 5 minutes. Place the buns face side down, grill for about 1-2 minutes, until lightly toasted.
  4. For the Grilled Red Onions: Brush both sides of the red onion with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place them on the hot grill and allow them to cook for 5 minutes over direct heat, until char marks form. Turn them over and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove them from the grill and set aside to cool.
  5. To Serve: Add a layer of the crispy pancetta aioli on each side of the toasted buns. Place the burgers on the bottom bun, followed by the blue cheese, lettuce, grilled red onion, sliced tomato followed by the top bun. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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