How to Make the "Bet It All On Black Garlic Burger" from Bob's Burgers

Last Updated: March 11, 2021 Tested

If you're a fan of the TV series Bob's Burgers, you may be wondering what those "burgers of the day" Bob always writes down on his chalkboard would taste like. Well, you're in luck! Adapted from a fan blog and authored by the show's creator Loren Bouchard, The Bob's Burgers Burger Book features original takes on these burgers.

This recipe is based on the "Bet It All On Black Garlic Burger" featured in Season 5, Episode 5 ("Best Burger"). Makes 4 burgers topped with mozzarella cheese and an aromatic black garlic⁠–Sriracha mayo.

Ingredients

1 bulb of black garlic, peeled
½ cup (120 mL) of mayonnaise
1 lb (450 g) of ground beef (if frozen, be sure to defrost first)
1 ball of fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
4 hamburger buns
1 bag of baby spinach
Salt and pepper
Sriracha

Steps

1
Make the black garlic⁠–Sriracha mayo.
- Puree the black garlic using a food processor.
- Mix in the mayonnaise plus 1 tsp (6 g) of salt. You can add more salt if needed.
- Add in the Sriracha. The black garlic has a very earthy taste, so the mayo will have a strong umami flavour. Squirting in some Sriracha will balance it out with some heat.
2
Form 4 beef patties of equal size. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
3
Cook the patties to your liking. It makes no difference whether you pan fry or grill on the barbecue.
4
Place a slice of mozzarella over each patty. Cover with a lid to melt the cheese.
5
Build the burgers. Follow this order: bottom bun, a handful of baby spinach, patty with melted cheese, a smear of black garlic⁠–Sriracha mayo, and top bun.

Warnings

As with all recipes using ground meat, make sure your burgers are cooked to a safe temperature of at least 160°F (71°C) to reduce the possibility of foodborne illness. If you have a meat thermometer, insert it into the side of the patty to gauge the temperature.

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