Lewis Burger

How to make Lewis Burger Recipe -  If you’re a burger lover, this is a pilgrimage you have to make. The Lewis Burger, created in the 1960s when a customer ordered a burger “with everything,” is simply incredible. Here’s our version of this stunning sandwich.

EGG SALAD:

4 eggs

1/4 cup (57 g) Best.Mayo.Ever. or your favorite mayonnaise

1/2 small red onion, peeled and minced

1 teaspoon (4 g) yellow mustard

Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

BURGERS:

1 1/2 pounds (680 g) ground beef or chuck

1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) kosher salt

4 slices white American cheese

4 hamburger buns, preferably with sesame seeds, toasted

Best.Mayo.Ever. (or your favorite), for spreading

2 slices Scali bread, toasted and cut in half

4 thin slices deli ham

1 large beefsteak tomato, cored, cut into 1/4-inch (6 mm) slices

1/2 red onion, sliced into 1/8-inch (3 mm) rings

Iceberg lettuce, for garnish

Method:

Make the egg salad: Place the eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium high and continue to lightly boil for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water and let cool for at least 10 minutes. Peel the eggs.

In a medium bowl, chop the eggs and mix them with 1/4 cup (57 g) mayo, red onion, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, tightly covered, until needed.

Make the burgers: In a bowl, mix the ground beef with the salt. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape according to the technique in chapter 1.

Heat a skillet over high heat until very hot. If you have an infrared thermometer, the skillet should register at least 500°F (250°C). Or test by brushing on a bit of oil. When the skillet starts to smoke, it is ready.

Brush oil onto the skillet and sear the burgers for 2 minutes. Flip the burgers and place American cheese slices on top. Cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes.

Now for the fun part: Arrange the bottoms of the burger buns on a tray and spread evenly with the remaining mayo. Place the cheeseburgers on the buns and then cover with 1/2 slice Scali toast, ham, egg salad, tomato, red onion rings, lettuce, and the top of the bun. If this isn’t enough for you, may we suggest adding crispy bacon under the cheese? YIELD: 4 burgers

Lewis Burger