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Peppercorn Sauce Dipped Cheeseburger
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Peppercorn Sauce Dipped Cheeseburger

40 minServes 2Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • oil (for the peppercorn sauce)Pantry5 ml
  • butterDairy15 g
  • shallot (finely chopped)Produce0.5 pieces
  • black peppercornsSpices1 g
  • Worcestershire saucePantry5 ml
  • beef brothPantry120 ml
  • heavy creamDairy200 ml
  • mayonnaise (for the burger sauce)Pantry30 ml
  • ketchupPantry15 ml
  • mustardPantry5 ml
  • pickle juice (optional)Pantry5 ml
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • burger bunsBakery2 pieces
  • ground beef (divided into 4 portions)Meat300 g
  • cheddar cheese (sliced)Dairy4 pieces
  • tomato (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • onion (sliced)Produce0.3 pieces
  • oil (for cooking the patties)Pantry15 ml
  • parsley (fresh, chopped, for serving)Produce5 g
  • Parmesan (grated, for serving)Dairy15 g
  • French fries (for serving)Fresh300 g

per serving

Nutrition

1,238kcal

Carbs
65 g
Proteins
48 g
Fat
88 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

step by step

Method

  1. Start the peppercorn sauce

    • Heat the oil and butter in a pan over medium heat.
    • Add the finely chopped shallot and cook until softened.
    Step 1
  2. Add peppercorns and broth

    • Add the black peppercorns and Worcestershire sauce.
    • Pour in the beef broth, bring to a boil and let it bubble.
    Step 2
  3. Finish the sauce

    • Add the heavy cream and simmer until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
    Step 3
  4. Make the burger sauce

    • Mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice and black pepper until smooth.
    Step 4
  5. Smash and cook the patties

    • Divide the ground beef into 4 portions and smash each portion in a hot pan.
    • Cook until deeply browned and crispy around the edges, then flip and cook for another couple of minutes.
    • Add a slice of cheddar to each patty and cook until the cheese melts.
    Step 5
  6. Assemble the burgers

    • Toast the burger buns and spread with the burger sauce.
    • Layer each burger with onion first, then the two smashed patties, followed by tomato.
    Step 6
  7. Dip in the peppercorn sauce

    • Heat the peppercorn sauce until warm.
    • Pour the sauce onto a plate, cut the cheeseburger in half and place it cut-side down into the sauce.
    Step 7
  8. Finish and serve

    • Finish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan.
    • Serve with French fries.
    Step 8