The Lucky Burger
 

Burger Ingredients
1 each 8 oz. hand-formed ground beef patty (fresh ground from local butcher)
1 each burger bun (purchased from artisan bakery; we use Grand Central Baking Co.)
Iceberg lettuce, shredded, soaked in ice water for 30 minutes, then spun in a salad
     spinner (this process will result in crisp lettuce)
2 each tomato slices
2 tsp. minced onions
2 oz. Tillamook smoked cheddar cheese or cheese of your choice
1-1/2 oz. burger sauce of your choice (we use a house made 1000 island dressing--
     see below)
Salt and pepper to taste

Burger Cooking Method
Season your burger patty with salt and pepper, then sear well on a hot grill, sauté pan or broiler. Follow my cooking techniques in my tips and cook to your desired doneness. Place the cheese on the patty and melt under a broiler.

Place the cheese side of the burger on the bottom portion of the bun. This will prevent the hot items from heating the cold vegetables on the burger. Pile the minced onion, tomato and lettuce on top of the meat. Pour your burger sauce over the top and cover with the top part of the bun and serve.

1000 Island Dressing
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet relish
2 tsp Dijon or whole grain mustard
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup ketchup

Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Allow to set in the refrigerator for at least an hour prior to service in order to allow the flavors to combine.