The Story Behind the Burger
This burger was born in the high-end bistros of Paris, where chefs were looking to elevate the American classic.
Daniel Boulud's DB Bistro in New York took it to new heights with their $150 truffle burger.
Today, the best version can be found at Minetta Tavern in NYC, where they use aged beef and real black truffles when in season.
⏲️ Prep Time: 20 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 2 burgers
📋 Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients
For the Burgers:
- 1 pound (450g) premium ground beef (80/20)
- 4 oz triple cream brie
- 2 teaspoons black truffle oil
- 2 brioche buns
- 2 cups fresh arugula
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
For the Truffle Aioli:
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon truffle oil
- 1 small garlic clove, microplaned
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Bring brie to room temperature (1 hour ahead).
- Form two 8oz patties, create slight dimple in center.
- Season patties generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat skillet to medium-high, add olive oil.
- Cook patties 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Add brie in final 2 minutes.
- Toast brioche buns.
- Layer: bun, aioli, arugula, patty with melted brie, truffle oil drizzle.
Pro Tip from Andrej The Chef
"Truffle can easily overwhelm – start with half the amount you think you need. I discovered this the hard way when I ruined a $200 batch of truffles by being too generous. You can always add more, but you can't take it away."
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