Description
A bold Louisiana style burger featuring seasoned ground chuck patties, a creamy mustard herb sauce, melted pepper jack cheese, beef tasso style slices, grilled red onions and toasted brioche style buns.
Ingredients
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Koops’ Dijon Mustard
1 tablespoon Koops’ Stone Ground Mustard
1 teaspoon Texas Pete Original Hot Sauce
5 cornichons diced
1 green onion finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
2 tablespoons canola oil plus extra for brushing
8 slices Tillamook Pepper Jack Cheese
4 buns Nature’s Own Brioche Style or Bakerly Brioche Buns or Arnold Hamburger Rolls
8 slices Wellshire Black Forest Style Beef Ham or Boar’s Head 100 Percent Beef Bologna or True Story Uncured Beef Slices
1 red onion sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
Potato chips for topping
Instructions
1. Whisk mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, stone ground mustard, hot sauce, cornichons, green onion and parsley until combined then season with salt and pepper and chill for one hour
2. Combine paprika, black pepper, kosher salt, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne to form a spice mix
3. Shape ground chuck into patties gently and brush with canola oil then season lightly with salt and coat one side with the spice mixture
4. Preheat grill to high or heat a cast iron skillet with oil until shimmering
5. Place patties spice side down and cook until a light crust forms then flip and reduce heat to medium and cook to desired doneness
6. Add two slices of pepper jack cheese to each patty during the final thirty seconds to melt
7. Toast buns lightly with a brush of canola oil
8. Layer each bun with a patty, beef ham slices, grilled red onion, sauce and potato chips then secure with a skewer
Notes
The mustard sauce tastes best when fully chilled
Ground chuck creates a juicy texture and forms a flavorful crust when seared
Tillamook Pepper Jack provides a smooth melt with mild heat
Use sturdy brioche style buns to support the sauce and toppings
Spice blend can be prepared ahead and stored in a dry container
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Burger
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Louisiana Style