“I have a craving for a good burger and fries about once a week, and this Cheeseburger with Crispy Shallots and Apple Slaw is my favorite one. I only allow the best in my kitchen, so I reccomend pairing the burger with McCain Craft Beer Fries. The burger patty with seasoned with smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and layered on some sharp cheddar cheese. One of the unexpected stars in this dish is the tangy apple slaw. and quick homemade ranch.”
Prepare the McCain Craft Beer Battered Fries according to package instructions until crispy and golden. Lightly salt and set aside.
Mix the ground beef with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, dried thyme, cumin, black pepper, and salt. Form into two thick patties*, then set aside while you prep everything else.
Next, make the ranch. Stir together the sour cream, buttermilk, dill, chives, salt, grated garlic, and black pepper. Let it sit in the fridge so the flavors can do their thing. This can be used as sauce for the burger, on the side for dipping chips or both!
Now, slice the shallots very thin. I use the smallest setting on my mandolin. Pat them dry with a paper towel, and heat an inch of avocado oil to 300°F in a small sauce pan. While it heats, place a cooling rack or a paper towel on a plate for draining.
Fry the shallots low and slow, pulling them out just before they’re golden brown —they’ll keep cooking once they hit the paper towel. Sprinkle with salt immediately.
While those cool, make the apple slaw. Toss the apple slices with vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
Now that everything’s ready, cook your patties to your preferred temperature. If you’re like me and want medium well, that’s about 4-5 minutes on each side. Stack the burger with a few slices of sharp white cheddar, slaw, crispy shallots, and a drizzle of ranch. I also add dijon mustard and toast my buns in the oven so they’re warm when serving.
Serve with McCain Craft Beer Battered Fries, extra ranch, and zero explanations!
**If you like a thinner patty, this recipe can make up to four burgers. I like mine thick so I made two patties but feel free to do what feels good to you.
2–4
30 mins
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