Description
The unconventional toppings make these burgers special: Pickled beets add earthiness and tang; grilled pineapple rings add sweetness; and fried eggs add richness.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces ground fatty brisket
- 6 ounces ground short rib
- 6 ounces ground bottom round
- 6 ounces ground chuck
- kosher salt
- 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
- 1 medium red beet (8 ounces), scrubbed
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- 1 small white onion, thinly sliced
- 1 1/4 cups distilled white vinegar
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices of fresh pineapple
- crushed red pepper
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the ground meats, mixing gently with your hands. Divide the meat into 4 pieces and gently shape each into a 3/4-inch-thick patty. Set the burgers on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, coat the beet with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt. Wrap the beet in foil and roast in a pie plate until tender, 1 hour. Let cool, then peel the beet and slice it 1/4 inch thick. Transfer to a heatproof bowl and add the onion.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the white vinegar, rice vinegar, sugar, and 2 1/2 tablespoons of salt. Bring to a boil over moderate heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Pour the brine over the beet and onion and let cool, about 1 hour.
- Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Coat the pineapple slices with the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil and a pinch each of salt and crushed red pepper. Grill the pineapple until warm and lightly charred, 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- Generously season the burgers on both sides with salt. Cook on grill or grill pan over high heat until browned outside and medium-rare within, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a rack and let rest for 3 minutes.
- In a large nonstick skillet, melt the butter. Add the eggs and cook over moderate heat until the whites are set and the yolks are slightly runny, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and season with salt.
- Set the burgers on the buns, and layer the pickled beets and onions on the burgers. Top with the grilled pineapple rings and the fried eggs and serve.