Description

A bold and flavorful Arthur Avenue Burger made with juicy patties, spicy Fra Diavolo ketchup, crisp cheese fricos, fresh arugula, and toasted buns. The recipe blends garlic, herbs, and heat for a rich Italian inspired profile with layers of texture and savory depth.

Ingredients

For the Fra Diavolo Ketchup:

Olive oil

Finely chopped garlic

Red chile flakes

Ketchup

Finely chopped oregano

Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar

Finely chopped basil

Salt and black pepper

For the Cheese Fricos:

Grated Tillamook Swiss Cheese

All purpose flour

For the Burgers:

Ground chuck or ground turkey

Salt and black pepper

Canola oil

St Pierre Brioche Hamburger Buns or Nature’s Own Butter Rolls or Ball Park Hamburger Buns

Baby arugula

Instructions

2. Heat olive oil in a saucepan and cook garlic with red chile flakes until fragrant. Stir in ketchup and oregano and let it simmer. Remove from heat and mix in Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar and basil then season with salt and pepper. Allow to cool.

3. Mix grated Tillamook Swiss Cheese with flour. Heat a nonstick pan and spoon a mound of cheese mixture into the center. Cook until golden then flip briefly and allow to cool. Repeat to make four fricos.

4. Divide the meat into four portions and form loose patties with an indentation in the center. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

5. Heat a grill, grill pan, or cast iron skillet. Brush patties lightly with canola oil and cook until browned on both sides. Cook beef to desired doneness or turkey until fully cooked.

6. Toast the buns until lightly golden for the best texture.

7. Place the cooked patties on the bun bottoms. Add fresh arugula. Top with a cheese frico and a spoonful of Fra Diavolo ketchup. Finish with the top buns and press gently.

8. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, let patties rest briefly before cooking so seasoning distributes evenly. Keep the heat high when searing to create a rich crust. Make sure the ketchup cools before spreading to keep the buns from getting soft. Prepare fricos thin for maximum crispness. Store leftover ketchup chilled and keep fricos sealed at room temperature to maintain crunch.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Burgers
Method: Grill or Stovetop
Cuisine: American Italian Inspired