Ugly Burger Dinner Kit for 4
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As Geoffrey Zakarian says, “When eating burgers, mess is best!” Chef Zakarian’s signature Ugly Burger is actually a real beauty, and it got its name from the New York Times’ restaurant critic, who called it “so delicious but so ugly!” A Certified Angus Beef patty is tucked into a fresh-baked onion bun and topped with Gruyere cheese and pickled cucumber, onion, and jalapeño before being finished with a signature sweet & tangy burger sauce. Served with a side of crispy fries!
If you’ve spent any time watching Food Network, then you know Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian. The dapper co-host of “The Kitchen” and frequent “Chopped” judge is more than a TV personality, though: He’s a renowned chef who served as Chef de Cuisine at New York’s legendary Le Cirque and now runs award-winning restaurants from coast to coast. And now his signature creations – from his indulgent Ugly Burger to decadent Sticky Toffee Pudding – are shipping nationwide!
This package serves 4 people and includes
- 4 Burger Patties (each approx. 8 oz.)
- 4 Onion Buns (each approx. 3.5 oz.)
- Burger Sauce (8 oz.)
- Gruyere Cheese (6 oz.)
- Pickled Cucumber (2 oz.)
- Pickled Jalapeno (1.5 oz.)
- Pickled Red Onion (6 oz.)
- French Fries (2 lb.)
- Items ship with ice packs, may thaw during transit.
- If burgers arrive fully frozen, they may be stored in the freezer for up to 1 month. If burgers arrive thawed, they may be stored in the refrigerator and consumed within 24 hours.
- Upon arrival, store french fries in the freezer for up to 1 month.
- Upon arrival, store buns at room temperature or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
- Upon arrival, store remaining items in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
To Serve
French Fries – Chef’s Recommendation
- Line a flat plate or small sheet pan with paper towels and set it next to the stove.
- Add 3” of olive oil to a cast iron skillet or pot (at least 8" deep to avoid splatter) and heat the oil slowly until a thermometer inserted into the oil reads 375ºF.
- Add the frozen fries to the hot oil and shallow fry for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Using a slotted spoon or spider, remove the fries and place on the paper-towel-lined plate.
- Season immediately with fine sea salt or your favorite seasoning salt to taste.
- Serve and enjoy!
French Fries – Oven
- Remove fries from the freezer and defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
- Preheat oven to 425ºF.
- Once defrosted, put the fries in a single layer on a sheet pan. Salt the fries to taste and toss a bit to evenly distribute the salt.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until French fries are golden brown and crispy. Lightly shake the pan after 10 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Season immediately with fine sea salt or your favorite seasoning salt to taste.
- Serve and enjoy!
Burgers
- Remove the burgers from the freezer and defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
- Once defrosted, remove the burgers from the packaging and lay each burger flat on a plate or a sheet pan and set on your counter for 1 hour to bring them to room temperature.
- Toast the buns until golden in a skillet with a small amount of olive oil and salt.
- When you are ready to cook, add 1 tsp of olive oil to a cast iron pan and heat over medium-high heat. (if cooking all 4 burgers at once, you will need a pan at least 12-14 inches wide – if you don’t have a pan that large, cook 2 burgers at a time).
- Just before the olive oil starts to smoke, season both sides of the burgers with ½ tsp fine sea salt each.
- Add the burgers to the hot pan and do not move them for 1 ½ minutes. Alternatively, you can cook patties on a grill until desired temperature. Flip the burgers and immediately add 2 slices of cheese on top. Overlap the cheese so that the corners are shingled. Turn the pan off, cover it and leave it alone for another 3 minutes.
- After this, the burgers should be perfectly medium-rare. Add sauce to the bottom bun and immediately place the burgers on top of the sauce.
- Add onions, jalapenos and pickles.
- Add the top bun, serve, and enjoy!
- If you prefer your burger cooked past medium-rare, simply cook for 2 minutes on the first side, and 4 minutes on the second side after shutting off the heat.
- Burger Patties – Certified Angus Beef
- Burger Sauce – Dijon Mustard: Water, Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, White Wine, Fruit Pectin, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Sugar, Spice, A1 Steak Sauce: Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Raisin Paste, Crushed Orange Puree, Spice, Dried Garlic, Caramel Color, Dried Onions, Potassium Sorbate (To Preserve Freshness), Xanthan Gum, Celery Seed, Kc Masterpies Bbq Sauce: Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Brown Sugar, Molasses, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Less Than 2% Of: Spices, Natural Flavors, Modified Food Starch, Xanthan Gum, Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor, Caramel Color, Dried Onion, Dried Garlic, Turmeric, Paprika Extracts, Kewpie Mayo: Pasteurized Egg Yolks, Vinegar (A Proprietary Blend That’s Said To Contain Apple Cider And Rice Vinegars, And Possibly Malt Vinegar), Vegetable Oil And Salt, Ketchup: Tomato Concentrate From Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt, Spice, Onion Powder, Natural Flavoring.
- Pickled Cucumber – Kirby Cucumbers, Cooriander Seeds, Ground Tumeric, Kosher Salt, Granulated Sugar, Rice Wine Vinegar, White Distilled Vinegar
- Pickled Jalapeno – Jalapeno Peppers, Granulated Sugar, Kosher Salt, Rice Wine Vinegar
- Pickled Red Onion – Red Onion, Granulated Sugar, Cinnamon Sticks, Star Anise, Kosher Salt, Red Wine Vinegar
- French Fries
- Onion Buns
- Gruyere Cheese
Contains Gluten, Dairy, Egg
Signature Dishes & Desserts From The Renowned Iron Chef
Signature Dishes & Desserts From The Renowned Iron Chef
If you’ve spent any time watching Food Network, then you know Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian. The dapper co-host of “The Kitchen” and frequent “Chopped” judge is more than a TV personality, though: He’s a renowned chef runs award-winning restaurants from coast to coast.
After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Zakarian spent six years as Chef de Cuisine at New York's renowned Le Cirque under head chef Daniel Boulud. He has helmed the kitchen at some of New York's most acclaimed restaurants of the past 20 years, and he serves as Chairman of the City Harvest Food Council, a food rescue organization dedicated to fighting hunger in New York City. Zakarian is one of America's most beloved and well-respected chefs, and now his signature creations – from cookies to sticky toffee pudding to his indulgent "Ugly Burger" – are shipping nationwide!
