Recipe
July 25, 2022
Ask A Chef: Maru Cacho Shares The Secret To The Famous dBurger
Sous-chef Maru Cacho of dbar by Daniel Boulud shares the secret to the dBurger.
Q: I recently had a burger at dbar in Toronto’s Four Seasons Hotel, and I think it just might be the best burger in the whole city. What makes it so delicious? — Catherine, Toronto
A: The secret to this burger is the perfect ratio of meat to fat: five parts top sirlion to one part fat. The high-quality Alberta beef is then complemented by nutty French Morbier cheese, homemade truffle aioli and, of course, a thick slab of bacon. “It takes three days of cooking and smoking to create our thick-cut, high-quality pepper bacon,” says Maru. “But it produces an amazingly smoky bite.” Finally, the sweetness of caramelized onions elevates the earthy flavors of the beef and bacon.
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Directions
Yield: 1 Burger
Make Burger
- Form beef patty and season on both sides with salt and pepper. Lay patty on oiled barbecue grill over bed of hot coals on high heat.
- Cook burger for approximately two minutes per side, turning once, until browned. Remove when patty reaches 145°F, which will make for a juicy medium-rare burger.
Dress Burger And Toast Buns
- Now off grill, add two slices of French Morbier cheese and crispy pepper bacon. Place in oven for 30 seconds to melt cheese.
- Slice bun and lay halves cut-side down on grill, and cook until lightly toasted, 30 to 60 seconds. Spread truffle aioli on both sides.
Assemble
- Add burger, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions and grilled mushrooms between the toasted bun halves. Enjoy!
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