The Sweet Potato Swiss Symphony Burger is a delightful and savory burger featuring the creaminess of Swiss cheese and the sweetness of sweet potato. Here’s a delicious recipe for you to enjoy:
Ingredients:
For the Burger Patties:
- 5 pounds ground beef (80% lean)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sweet Potato Topping:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your preferred spice level)
Assembling:
- 4 hamburger buns
- Swiss cheese slices
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced red onion
- Dijon mustard
- Mayonnaise or aioli (optional)
Instructions:
Prepare the Burger Patties:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Mix the ingredients until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
Prepare the Sweet Potato Topping:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the thinly sliced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the sweet potato slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are tender and slightly crispy, flipping them halfway through cooking.
Cook the Burger Patties:
- Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.
- If using a grill, lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium doneness.
- During the last minute of cooking, add a slice of Swiss cheese to each patty and cover the grill to melt the cheese.
Assemble the Sweet Potato Swiss Symphony Burgers:
- While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
- Spread Dijon mustard and mayonnaise or aioli (if desired) on the inside of each bun.
- Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun.
- Add a cooked burger patty with melted Swiss cheese on the lettuce.
- Top the patty with a generous portion of the roasted sweet potato slices.
- Add sliced red onion.
- Place the other half of the bun on top.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve your Sweet Potato Swiss Symphony Burgers immediately with your choice of side dishes, such as mixed greens or sweet potato fries.
This burger combines the savory richness of Swiss cheese and beef with the sweetness and earthiness of roasted sweet potatoes.
Customize it with your preferred condiments and enjoy the harmonious flavors!