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Hungarian-American · United States

Budapest-Style Brioche Burger with Quick Pickled Cucumbers

A juicy beef burger served on a brioche bun with fresh lettuce, ketchup, and tangy pickled cucumbers, inspired by the Budapest restaurant scene.

30 minutes4 servings
Budapest-Style Brioche Burger with Quick Pickled Cucumbers
Photo: Christo · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix ground beef and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Form into 4 equal patties and cook on a grill or skillet over medium-high heat until desired doneness, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  3. While patties cook, prepare pickled cucumbers: slice cucumber, mix with vinegar, honey, and dill, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  4. Toast brioche buns if desired.
  5. Assemble burgers with lettuce, patty, cheese, ketchup, and pickled cucumbers.
  6. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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