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Grilled Black Jack Burger Recipe
Give your taste buds a flavor explosion with this mouthwatering cheeseburger recipe, inspired by Burger Bar's signature Black Jack Burger. This easy, 40-minute recipe pairs succulent ground chuck with gooey pepper Jack cheese and tangy olive tapenade.
- Yield: 4 burgers
- Difficulty: A breeze
- Total: 40 mins
Ingredients (9)
- 2 pounds ground chuck (15 to 20 percent fat content)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices (about 4 to 6 ounces) pepper Jack cheese
- 4 ciabatta buns or 4 slices ciabatta loaf, toasted
- About 1/2 cup Tapenade (if using store-bought, follow packaging instructions; for homemade, see below)
- Butter lettuce (optional)
- Thinly sliced ripe tomato (optional)
Olive Tapenade (Optional, Homemade)
- 1 cup pitted green olives
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1/4 cup pitted black olives
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
For Olive Tapenade (if making your own)
- In a food processor, combine the olives, capers, black olives, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
For Grilled Black Jack Burger
- Divide the meat into 4 portions and shape them into evenly sized patties. The patties can be shaped, covered, and refrigerated overnight at this point.
- When ready to cook, heat the measured olive oil in a large frying pan or grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Alternatively, heat an outdoor grill to medium high (about 375°F to 425°F). Generously season the meat on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Cook the burgers, basting them with the fat in the pan using a large spoon and flipping halfway through the cooking time, about 7 to 10 minutes total for medium rare. (Do not press down on the patties while they are cooking.) For the last minute or two, drape a slice of cheese over each burger to melt. (You can also heat the oven to 450°F, cook the burgers on the stovetop until they are brown on both sides, and then finish them in the oven.)
- Remove the burgers to a platter, place in a warm spot, and let rest for several minutes before serving.
- To assemble the burgers, spread each of the bun bottoms with about a tablespoon of tapenade. If you opt for homemade tapenade, go ahead and use it. Alternatively, follow the packaging instructions for store-bought tapenade. Add the burgers, top with lettuce and tomatoes (if using), and another tablespoon of tapenade. Cover with the bun tops. Serve immediately.
Notes (Optional)
- For the best texture, don't press down on the patties while they're cooking.
- If using homemade tapenade, it's ready to use immediately or can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Experiment with different types of Jack cheese for varying flavor profiles.
- Lucy has created a homemade Olive Tapenade recipe, which is an essential component of the Grilled Black Jack Burger Recipe.
- The Grilled Black Jack Burger Recipe offers 4 servings of nutritious, uncategorized meals, taking only 40 minutes to prepare for a delightful dinner.
- Lucy's Grilled Black Jack Burger Recipe generously uses pepper Jack cheese, presenting a delightful balance between the peppery taste and creamy melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Lucy's Grilled Black Jack Burger Recipe gives credit to Burger Bar's signature Black Jack Burger for serving as a delicious inspiration.
