Steak burgers are large, flavorful burgers made with high-quality or leaner meat and seasoned with steak sauces and dried seasonings. They are usually thicker and wider than traditional burgers and cooked over high heat to resemble a juicy steak. Served on a toasted bun with toppings, they may require a knife and fork.
Steak burgers are large, flavorful burgers created in a size and style that resemble the type of meat served in traditional steakhouses. The meat used is usually a higher quality or leaner than standard ground beef. Spices for meat can include steak sauces and dried steak seasonings that are often used for other barbecued meats. Steak burgers are traditionally grilled or broiled, although a cast iron skillet or roasting pan can also be used. When served, steak burgers might be large enough to eat on a plate with a fork and knife, or they might be served in a bowl to catch their hearty juices, although a toasted bun is almost always part of the meal .
Much of the flavor of steak burgers comes down to the type of meat they’re made from. You can use the ground mandrel, even if you prefer a leaner grind. More often, ground sirloin is used for its robust flavor and rich texture. Some high-end burgers may use ground beef from prime rib, porterhouse steak, or even filet mignon. Also, the grind is usually very coarse, so the meat has a texture and toughness, which allows it to hold moisture better even over the heat of a grill.
Once the meat is ground up, it’s usually seasoned with seasonings that invoke a savory, smoky flavor. Thick steak sauces, such as Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and sometimes ketchup are often used. A dried spice mix can be patted onto the surface of meatballs or mixed into the meat to complement the steak sauce.
When steak burgers are formed into patties, they usually become thicker than a traditional hamburger patty. They’re also generally wider, so they outshine the buns in use. The size of the burgers allows them to handle higher cooking temperatures and hold more meat juices inside.
To emulate some of the flavors of a steakhouse, steak burgers are usually cooked over high heat. They can also be grilled or fried in a heavy bottomed pan. Some chefs slow cook the meat until it’s almost done and then burn the outside at the last moment, while others attempt to cook the burgers quickly, leaving the inside rare and the outside charred. The end result should be a burger that looks more like a juicy steak than a traditional hamburger.
When served, steak burgers may be placed on a sturdy roll that has been grilled with butter. Large chunks of onion, lettuce, and tomato can be placed on top, though cheese isn’t used on steak burgers as much as it is used on hamburger patties. Some people refer to larger-than-plate preparations as “knife-and-fork burgers,” because they can easily be too large to pick up and eat without making a mess.
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