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How to Make a Burger Like a Chef | Everything from Scratch

If you’ve ever wanted to recreate a restaurant-quality burger at home, this guide will show you exactly how to make a burger like a chef — completely from scratch.We’ll grind our own custom meat blend using the Valley Sportsman 32 commercial meat grinder, build layers of rich flavor with onion confit, Calabrian chili aioli, and quick chili-spiced pickles, and assemble it all on a homemade everything-spiced brioche bun.

This isn’t just another burger recipe — it’s a full culinary experience that balances fat, flavor, and finesse.



How to Make a Burger Like a Chef – Grind, Season & Assemble Like a Pro


House Burger Blend

Ingredients:

  • 2 lb chuck (900 g)

  • 1 lb brisket (450 g)

  • 1 lb short rib (450 g)


Method:

  1. Trim any excess fat, silver skin, or sinew from the meats.

  2. Cut all three cuts — chuck, brisket, and short rib — into small cubes (about 1-inch pieces).

  3. Chill the meat in the freezer for 15–20 minutes to firm it up for a clean grind.

  4. Grind the meat through a medium die on your Valley Sportsman Meat Grinder.

  5. Gently mix the ground meat just until evenly combined — do not overwork.

  6. Portion into 8 oz (225 g) patties and chill until ready to cook.


Chef’s Note:This 50% chuck, 25% brisket, 25% short rib blend gives the perfect ratio of fat, flavor, and tenderness.


🥒 Quick Chili-Spiced Pickles Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 240 ml rice vinegar

  • 120 ml water

  • 40–60 g sugar

  • 1 tbsp each: fennel seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, mustard seeds

  • 1 chili, 1 shallot, 6 ice cubes


Method:

  1. Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and spices in a small saucepan.

  2. Bring to a simmer, dissolve sugar, then remove from heat.

  3. Add 6 ice cubes to cool.

  4. Pour over sliced cucumbers, carrots, or onions.

  5. Let stand 30 mins or refrigerate for 1 hr before serving.


Chef’s Note:Crisp, aromatic, and slightly spicy — these pickles add the perfect contrast to your burger’s richness.


🧅Caramelized Onion Confit Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 3 large yellow onions, sliced

  • 115 g brown butter

  • 3 tbsp sugar

  • Kosher salt & black pepper


Method:

  1. Melt brown butter in a heavy pan over low heat.

  2. Add onions, sugar, salt, and pepper.

  3. Cook slowly for 1–2 hours until jammy and golden brown.


Chef’s Note:Patience is key — let the onions gently caramelize until they reach deep, rich sweetness.


🌶️Calabrian Chili Aioli Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 egg + 2 yolks

  • 1 clove fresh garlic + 20 cloves roasted garlic

  • 1 tbsp Calabrian chili paste

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon

  • 2 tbsp sherry vinegar

  • 200–300 ml avocado oil

  • Salt & pepper


Method:

  1. Add egg, yolks, garlics, chili paste, mustard, lemon juice, and vinegar to blender.

  2. Blend smooth.

  3. Slowly drizzle in oil until thick and creamy.

  4. Season to taste.


🥓 Crispy Bacon Lardons

Cook 1 pack of uncured bacon slowly in a cast-iron pan until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.


🍞 Assemble the Ultimate Chef-Style Burger

Stack your burger like a pro:

  • Toasted brioche bun

  • Homemade aioli

  • Burger patty

  • Caramelized onion confit

  • Crispy bacon

  • Quick chili-spiced pickles

  • Top bun with a light press


Step-by-Step Guide: How to Make a Burger Like a Chef at Home

This method brings every element together — from custom-ground meat to restaurant-level condiments — creating a burger experience that’s equal parts fine dining and comfort food.


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