Monte Cristo Burgers

Ingredients

• 453.6 gBeef
• 6 gSalt
• 1 gPepper
• 15 mlOlive oil
• 240 gRoll
• 5 mlChili sauce
• 1 pcsEgg
• 30 mlCream
• 80 gCheese
• 1 gVegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare buns

   • Preheat oven to 93 °C (200 °F) and place a rack to keep the buns warm.
   • Whisk the egg, hot sauce and cream in a shallow dish.
   • Dip the cut sides of the halved buns into the egg mixture, place on a rack and let sit 10 minutes to absorb the mixture.
2. 2

   Toast buns and keep warm

   • Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with cooking spray.
   • Place the buns cut-side down and brown. Transfer to a clean plate and repeat.
   • Keep the browned buns warm in the preheated oven.
3. 3

   Form and season patties

   • Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and form patties.
   • Brush both sides with olive oil and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4. 4

   Grill or cook patties

   • Heat the grill (or skillet) very hot.
   • Cook the patties, turning often, until internal temperature reaches 63 °C for medium-rare, 71 °C for medium, 77 °C for well done.
   • Remove patties, top each with a slice of cheese and cover with foil. Let rest 3 minutes.
5. 5

   Assemble

   • Place each patty on the bottom bun half, cover with top half and serve warm.