Description
Savor this delightful homemade burger featuring juicy ground chuck patties topped with melted cheddar cheese, creamy avocado slices, and a perfectly fried egg. Enhanced with a tangy special sauce made from mayonnaise, relish, and spices, and served on toasted sesame seed buns, this burger offers a rich blend of flavors and textures perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burgers and Assembly
- 1 lb ground chuck
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 4 large eggs
- 4 sesame seed buns
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Special Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons relish
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Special Sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, relish, white vinegar, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well blended. Cover and refrigerate the sauce to allow the flavors to meld while you prepare the rest of the burger.
- Toast the Buns: Spread butter evenly on the cut sides of the sesame seed buns. Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the buns cut side down. Toast them until they develop a golden-brown crust. Remove and set aside to keep warm.
- Cook the Beef Patties: Shape the ground chuck into four equal-sized patties, seasoning both sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, flipping once to ensure an even sear. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and let it melt.
- Fry the Eggs: In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the pan and cook until the egg whites are fully set but the yolks remain runny, about 2-3 minutes. Adjust the cooking time if you prefer firmer yolks.
- Assemble the Burgers: Spread a generous amount of the special sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Arrange avocado slices evenly over the sauce. Top with a cheddar-topped beef patty, then add a fried egg on each. Cover with the top half of the bun.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the assembled burgers hot for the best flavor and textures, accompanied by your favorite sides.
Notes
- For a runnier yolk, fry eggs sunny-side up or over easy as preferred.
- Ground chuck with 80% lean to 20% fat is ideal for juicy burgers.
- You can customize the special sauce by adding a little hot sauce or smoked paprika for extra kick.
- Toast buns just before serving to maintain crispiness.
- For a lower fat option, use light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt in the sauce.
