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Spicy California Skirt
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Spicy California Skirt

Spicy California Skirt

I know, a burger 'skirt' sounds ridiculous. But not only is it delicious, but also adds a crazy textural component - and I really like that. Plus, we made this for National Cheeseburger Day - and it seems so right.

Makes One

Ingredients

Guacamole

  • ½ avocado, mashed
  • 1 tablespoon diced white or yellow onion
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce

Aioli

  • 3 tablespoons Kewpie mayo
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Burger

  • 1 small jalapeno diced (or ½ large one) sliced
  • 1 Holland pepper, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sliced white or yellow onion
  • Brioche bun, toasted
  • Oil
  • Two 4 ounce balls of ground beef, if possible equal parts chuck,short rib and brisket, trust me
  • 1 slice American cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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Directions

  1. Combine guacamole ingredients in a small bowl, mix well to combine - set aside
  2. Combine aioli ingredients in a small bowl, mix well to combine - set aside
  3. Heat flattop or pan, add a small amount of oil and the peppers and onions - cook until softened and beginning to brown - set aside
  4. Add a little more oil, and the ground beef, flatten then season with salt & pepper
  5. When the first side is done, flip over and add the slice of American to one of them
  6. Then put the shredded cheese on the flattop in a circle about an inch wider than the patties, put an ice cube or 2 beside the cheese, the cap with a pot lid
  7. Let the cheese skirt go about a minute, remove the lid and using a thin spatula, start slowly pushing under and lifting (watch the video)
  8. Now you can build: bottom bun, aioli, guacamole, cheese skirt, patty without cheese, patty with cheese, veggies, top bun.
  9. Done!

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