The Crustburger

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This is the Crustburger, a recipe that comes from Sean Brock of Joyland Restaurants. A very thin burger, cheese, and onion, are sandwiched in a flattened potato bun, toasted in a skillet until golden and crusty on both sides.

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thin burger with crusty flattened bun on red tray with a paper liner and steel cup of burger sauce
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
1
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings

  • 2 teaspoons softened butter

  • 1 potato hamburger bun

  • 2 ounces 70% lean ground beef

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 very thin slice onion

  • 1 slice American cheese, such as Kraft  Deluxe® American cheese slices

  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

  • 2 teaspoons ketchup

  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Crystal® hot sauce

  • 1/4 teaspoon fish sauce

Directions

  1. Heat a heavy skillet or griddle over medium heat. Spread butter over top of bun and bottom of bottom bun and place in skillet. Press down firmly with a spatula to completely flatten buns. Cook until toasted on both sides and set aside. 

  2. Increase the heat under the skillet to medium-high. Place meat in a mounded ball into the hot skillet and press firmly to flatten with a spatula. Gently work the spatula in a circular motion to form a very thin patty with jagged edges. Season with salt and pepper.  

  3. Place onion on top and cook until browned around the edges. Top with cheese and cook until  cheese melts. Scrape burger from the skillet and place on top of the bun top. Invert the other bun so that the inside of the bun is now the outside. Place burger back in skillet and cook about 1 minute on each side.  

  4. Stir mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, and fish sauce together in a small bowl. Serve sauce alongside the burger.

    thin burger with crusty flattened bun on red tray with a paper liner and steel cup of burger sauce

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

929 Calories
56g Fat
58g Carbs
47g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 929
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 56g 72%
Saturated Fat 24g 120%
Cholesterol 167mg 56%
Sodium 2248mg 98%
Total Carbohydrate 58g 21%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 47g 95%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 1358mg 104%
Iron 6mg 31%
Potassium 1018mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.