Build your Burgers Wider, not Taller. The Long Burger serves Pan Burger Patties on Sub Buns, topped with all kinds of Sauces & Toppings. Best of all, you don't have to hand make each hamburger patty or use a digital scale to ensure each portion. Just combine the hamburger blend to mix, empty into a pan and flatten out to both compress and fill out the pan and into the freezer it goes.This pan method yields about 4×1/4 lb burger patties and can be seared or broiled in the oven, all with the same pan they are frozen in. These make for some incredible Big Boy Burgers.
Servings: 4 portions
Equipment
- 1 Sheet Pan 11x7
- 1 Large Skillet
- 2 Small Bowl for the Salt & Pepper blend & the rehydrated Onions
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef - very cold
- 1 tsp Beef Powder
- 1/2 tsp MSG - optional
- 1/4 tsp Baking Powder - optional
Salt & Pepper Blend
- 1 Tbl Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp White Pepper
Toppings
- As desired French's Ketchup - or Heinz Chili Sauce
- As desired French's Yellow Mustard
- 1 1/2 Tbl Dehydrated Onion Flakes - with 3 Tbl of water to rehydrate
- 8 sliced Bacon - precooked and set aside
- 6-8 slices Cheddar Cheese - sliced in half, so 3-4 half slices for each burger
- 24 slices Dill Pickles - or Pickled Cucumbers
Instructions
- Combine very cold ground Beef with the Beef Powder, MSG, and Baking Powder. Mix or toss gently to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed,Empty into an 11×7 sheet pan and press to spread out and fill the pan. Ensure an even thickness throughout. Slice in half and then each half in half again to create 4 patties, transfer to the freezer to freeze through.
- Once the Burgers are frozen, proceed by combining the Salt & Pepper blend into a small bowl and use to season the Burgers & Fries if making. Prepare your Toppings and set aside. The dehydrated Onion Flakes can go into a small bowl with double the amount of water to rehydrate. Then the water squeezed out when ready to top the burgers.
- Butter the Sub Buns and toast in a large skillet over medium heat, until toasted to your liking. Sear the Burger Patties for about 3–5 minutes per side, or until the juices run clear. These can also go straight from the freezer into the oven to broil in the same pan for about 10–15 minutes. Flip them over halfway through for Browning on both sides.
- Assemble starting with the bottom bun;Burger PattyCheese SlicesCrispy BaconDill Pickles or Pickled Cucumber SlicesOnionKetchup & Mustard on the top BunYou can also place the Ketchup & Mustard on the bottom Bun and Mayo on the top Bun.If not serving right away, wrap in waxed paper to keep warm.
Notes
Want a bit of Smoke Flavor for the Burgers? Add a few drops of liquid smoke to the Salt & Pepper Blend and Mix well.
If you desire Sausage style Burger patties, exchange the baking powder in the Burger mixin with Baking Soda. This alters the texture to be more Sausage like.
Check out our collection of Burgers for other Burger Ideas!
Make a side of Fries seasoned with the same Salt & Pepper blend used to season the burgers. Deep Fry homemade or store bought Fries, Air Fry or Oven Bake store bought Fries.