Southern Style Burgers
Ingredients
Ingredients for the burgers:
- ½ pound of ground beef
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of powdered onion
- ½ teaspoons of black pepper
- ¼ cup of pimento cheese
- 8 slices of thick cut bacon
- 4 slices of lettuce leaves
- 4 ciabatta rolls
Ingredients for the green tomatoes:
- 3 green tomatoes
- ½ cup of rice flour
- 1 cup of cornmeal
- ½ cup of cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon of seasoned salt
- ½ cup of buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups of vegetable oil
- Dash of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes.
- Slice the green tomatoes into slices that are ¼ inch in thickness.
- Season the tomato slices with a dash of salt.
- Set aside to rest for 10 minutes.
- In a shallow dish, add in the buttermilk.
- Add in the seasoned tomato slices.
- In a separate shallow dish, add in the cornmeal, rice flour, cornstarch and seasoned salt.
- Stir well to mix.
- Dredge the tomato slices in the flour mix and toss well until coated on all sides.
- In a saucepan set over medium to high heat, add in the vegetable oil.
- Once hot, add in the coated tomato slices.
- Fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until gold.
- Transfer onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Set aside.
- Prepare the burgers.
- In a bowl, add in the salt, black pepper and powdered onion.
- Stir well to mix.
- Shape the ground beef into 4 patties.
- Season with the powdered onion mix.
- In a skillet set over medium to high heat, add in 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add in the burger patties and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until cooked to your desired doneness.
- Transfer onto a plate.
- Add in the bacon into the skillet.
- Continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until crispy.
- Transfer onto the burger patties along with the pimento cheese.
- Rest for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the burger patties onto the ciabatta rolls.
- Top off with the fried tomatoes and lettuce leaves.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serve immediately.