Aussie Wagyu Burger

By Bussin Eats

Dave makes Aussie wagyu burgers. Join us in our quest of trying different burgers from around the world! This time, let's take a trip to Australia! This delicious burger from down under is loaded with all kinds of flavors so you surely won't want to miss this recipe!

Aussie Wagyu Burger Recipe by Dave

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 slices bacon
• 4 eggs
• 1 lb ground Wagyu beef (or meat of choice)
• 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
• 1 sweet onion, sliced into thick rings
• 4 pineapple rings, patted dry
• ¾ cup pickled beets, drained, sliced, and patted dry
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 4 lettuce leaves, washed and patted dry
• 4 hamburger buns
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Pickled Beets:

• 1 red beet (8 oz), scrubbed
• 1 ¼ cups distilled white vinegar
• ½ cup rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp sugar

For the Chili Mayo Sauce:

• ¼ cup ketchup
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tsp hot sauce (Sriracha or your favorite)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pickled Beets:

   • Boil the red beet until tender, let cool, then slice thinly.
   • Combine distilled white vinegar, rice vinegar, and sugar in a pot and bring to a simmer. Pour over the sliced beets and let cool.

2. Make the Chili Mayo Sauce:

   • In a small bowl, mix ketchup, mayonnaise, and hot sauce. Set aside.

3. Grill the Burgers:

   • Season the Wagyu beef with salt and pepper and form into 4 patties.
   • Grill the patties on medium-high heat until desired doneness. In the last minute of cooking, add a slice of cheddar cheese to each patty to melt.

4. Grill the Toppings:

   • Grill the bacon, pineapple rings, and onion slices until nicely charred.

5. Cook the Eggs:

   • Fry the eggs to your preference in a pan or on the grill.

6. Assemble the Burgers:

   • Toast the hamburger buns on the grill.
   • Spread chili mayo sauce on the buns, then layer with lettuce, tomato, grilled pineapple, Wagyu patty with cheese, bacon, pickled beets, grilled onion, and top with a fried egg.

7. Serve:

   • Enjoy your flavorful Aussie Wagyu Burger packed with a mix of sweet, savory, and tangy elements, creating a unique taste of Australia.