NYC Iconic Star Burger

Juicy, rich, and packed with gourmet flavors, the NYC Iconic Star Burger brings a restaurant-quality experience right to your kitchen. Made with premium Kobe beef, melted Gouda cheese, and sweet caramelized onion jam, this burger delivers the perfect balance of savory, smoky, and slightly sweet flavors in every bite.

NYC Iconic Star Burger Recipe

Ingredients (for 4)

Kobe-beef patties – 4
Brioche buns – 4 – halved
Gouda cheese slices – 4
Red ripe tomatoes – 4 slices
Boston lettuce leaves – 4 large
Sweet onions – 2 large – thinly sliced
Extra virgin olive oil – 4 tablespoons
Brown sugar – 2 tablespoons
Balsamic vinegar – 3 tablespoons
Salt – to taste
Black pepper – freshly ground, to taste
White truffle oil – 1 teaspoon – optional
Paprika – 1 teaspoon
Potatoes – 4 – cut into thin fries
Sunflower oil – – for deep frying the potatoes

Preparation

Step 1 – 🔥🍚🧅Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Stir well and cook until the onions are caramelized, about 15 minutes.
Step 2 – 🍯🧅🍽️Deglaze with balsamic vinegar and reduce over low heat. Set the caramelized onion jam aside.
Step 3 – 🔥🔥🔥Preheat the grill to high.
Step 4 – 🥩🧂🌶️Season the beef patties with salt, black pepper and paprika.
Step 5 – 🍔🧀🔥Grill the patties until desired level of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, and place a slice of Gouda on each during the last minute of grilling to melt.
Step 6 – 🥖🔥🪵Lightly brush the cut sides of the buns with the remaining olive oil and toast on the grill for about 1 minute until golden brown.
Step 7 – 🥔🍟🔥In the meantime, deep fry the potato slices in sunflower oil until golden and crispy.
Step 8 – 🍔🥬🍅Layer the burgers: Bottom bun, lettuce, tomato, beef patty with melted cheese, a dollop of caramelized onion jam, a drizzle of truffle oil (optional), and top with the other half of the bun.
Step 9 – 🍽️🍟🍔Serve immediately, accompanied by the crispy fries on the side.