Los Angeles-style burger

Votes: 1

Time: 17 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 1

Bobby Flay gives classic burgers an L.A. twist with fresh arugula and avocado relish. Choose your cheese of choice: Monterey Jack is popular in California, but Bobby also likes this burger with cheddar.

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Recipe:

Bobby's Perfect Cutlet

Form 180 grams of ground chuck (20% fat) into a smooth patty no more than 2 cm thick (do not knead the patty too much). Make an indentation in the center of the patty with your thumb to prevent it from puffing up. The indentation will rise during frying. Heat a cast-iron grill pan or outdoor grill over high heat. Brush the patty with sunflower oil, season with salt and pepper. Fry on both sides until golden brown and lightly charred from the ribs of the grill pan, about 7 minutes or until medium-rare. Do not press down on the patty with a spatula! Top it with a piece of cheese one minute before it's done.

Cheese

Your choice: Monterey Jack - A California favorite or cheddar.

Avocado relish

Avocado is one of Bobby's favorite ingredients. He combines two sliced Haas avocados with 1/2 a small diced onion, 1 minced jalapeño, the juice of 1 lime, 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper.