The ultimate fall burger: Smoky Sweet, savory, and ridiculously good.
Juicy beef, sweet caramelized onions, smoky maple aioli, a crispy fried egg, and homemade sourdough buns… perfection.
Ingredients
Method
Prepare the buns
- Skip this step if using store bought buns! Mix the dough ingredients together and knead for about 5 mins. Cover and let dough proof for about 90 mins or until doubled in size.
Prepare Buns for second proof:
- After the dough has doubled in size, Push all of the air out and divide into 6-8 equal balls. Shape into balls, and place them on the parchment lined baking sheet (be Sure to space them out, only 6 per sheet.) Cover, and let rest for second proof until the buns have doubled in size (45-60 mins.)
Prepare the oven fries:
- Peel and slice potatoes of choice. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and toss with oil, salt, and bake at 400F for about 45 mins until crispy.
Make the sauce:
- Mix all of the sauce ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
Bake the Buns:
- Uncover the buns and brush each with egg wash (1 egg yolk + 1 tbs of water.) Bake at 350 for 18-20 mins. Wait 15 mins before slicing
carmelize the onions:
- Thinly slice the sweet onion and sauté over medium heat in oil for about 20-30 mins. Add a splash of water if they start drying out after about 15 mins. Add the maple syrup and salt and stir until a dark amber color. Remove from heat.
Season and cook burgers:
- From your beef into three even patties. Season both sides generously with all of the ingredients listed. Grill or sear on a hot cast iron skillet until reached desired level of doneness.
Assemble Burgers:
- Slice the buns in half, butter, and toast on a pan. Add a spoonful of sauce, 1 burger patty, another layer of sauce, caramelized onions, and a fried egg. serve with the fries and extra maple sauce for dipping!!!