Want to up your burger game? Perhaps you’re wishing to elevate your ‘regular’ offering to the next level, and who better to help take that burger to gourmet status than Chef Gordon?
The first Gordon Ramsay Burger opened in the Las Vegas Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in December 2012. Each location offers a range of classic to unique Ramsay-style premium burgers, fries, hot dawgs and shakes in a buzzing, energetic scene perfect for dining with family and friends.
Gordon Ramsay Burger describes itself as the go-to destination for burger lovers. Its full-service restaurants offer stunningly crafted burgers basted with butter along with fries, sauces made from scratch, and delicious milkshakes – all made with the finest ingredients. From traditional to unique burger preparations, there is a perfect burger for every taste palate.
"Gordon Ramsay Burger highlights our signature burger, which blends different cuts of beef, creating a really powerful flavour that our guests love," noted the man himself.
So, what’s Ramsay’s secret to the perfect burger?
Lucky for us, he shared his process with the audience of Good Morning America, his magic touch?
“The secret is in the blend,” said Ramsay.
Ramsay's Method
- Ramsay's patties consist of chuck, ground beef, and brisket. He combines the meats and binds them together with a touch of egg, which he recommends doing the day before grilling the burgers. Set them in the fridge so they don't fall apart while on the grill.
- Before placing the patties on the grill, which Ramsay says should be "piping hot," season the patties and add a touch of oil. Don't forget to roll the seasoning around the edges of the patties.
- Find the hottest spot on the grill, which Ramsay says is typically two-thirds of the way up and place the burger patties. "Once you put the burgers on the grill, the secret is to move it as less as possible. The more you move it, the more chance you've got of breaking the burger," Ramsay said.
- While the burgers are cooking, start preparing the burger buns. Season them with light salt and pepper and toast them on both sides on the grill.
- Ramsay explained that a busy grill is a delicious grill. While the buns and burgers are cooking, lightly season the onions with salt and pepper, add a touch of oil, and place them on the grill.
- Baste the patties with some butter to add some more flavour. Ramsay brushes each side of the patties two minutes before they come off the grill. The burger patties should grill for 3 1/2 to 4 minutes on each side.
- Season the patties once more from a distance. Thirty seconds before the patties come off the grill, put the cheese on the patties while they're still on the grill.
- To serve the burger while it's still hot, set everything up for dressing before the patties come off the grill. Put a touch of mayo on the top buns and bottom buns. Lightly snap the lettuce and manipulate it to fit onto the bun and push down.
- Add a slice of tomato on top of the lettuce. Top off the tomato with salt and pepper and a touch more mayo. Just a touch!
- Place the burgers on each of the dressed buns. Throw the grilled onions on top of each patty. Place the top bun on and you've got yourself a burger!
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