Pepper burgers are a sophisticated and tasty variant of the classic hamburger that has won over palates in many countries. Their origin dates back to French cuisine, where pepper sauce (sauce au poivre) is very popular as an accompaniment to meats. Over time, this delicious combination was adapted to hamburgers, thus integrating a simple dish with the special touch of the sauce and the intense aroma of black pepper. In Latin America, although the basic preparation of hamburgers is common, this version can be found under similar names such as "hamburgers with pepper sauce" or "French-style hamburgers," depending on the country. It is a recipe that reflects the fusion between American tradition and European elegance, transforming an everyday dish into a gourmet experience.
Pepper burgers
How to Prepare Pepper Burgers
To begin, mix the ground beef with salt, making sure to combine the ingredients well.
Shape the mixture into four patties, each about 3/4 inch thick to ensure even cooking.
Press the ground black pepper onto both sides of the patties, which will give that characteristic spicy and aromatic flavor.
Cook the burgers in a large skillet over medium-high heat, flipping them once, until they reach the desired level of doneness, approximately 8 minutes.
Drain the accumulated fat from the skillet for a cleaner texture and more concentrated flavor.
Sprinkle the brandy (cognac) over the burgers and, if desired, immediately ignite it to flambé and enhance the flavor. This step is part of the original recipe and adds a special touch, although it is not essential for the burger to be delicious.
Remove the burgers to a warm platter to keep them at the ideal temperature.
Add the red wine to the juices left in the skillet, heating until it boils while stirring constantly.
Add the butter in small pieces and whisk it into the sauce to achieve a creamy texture and a rich flavor.
Serve this delicious sauce over the burgers to enjoy a dish full of flavor and elegance in every bite.
The necessary ingredients are: ground beef, salt, black pepper, brandy, red wine, and butter.
Ingredients (6)
- Beef
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Brandy
- Red Wine
- Butter
Instructions (22 steps)
- 1 Mix meat and salt
- 2 Shape the mixture into 4 patties
- 3 each about 3/4 inch thick
- 4 Press pepper onto both sides of the patties
- 5 Cook the patties in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 6 turning once
- 7 until they reach the desired level of doneness
- 8 about 8 minutes
- 9 Drain the grease
- 10 Sprinkle the cognac over the patties
- 11 ignite immediately if desired
- 12 This step is from the original recipe
- 13 I left it in because I found it interesting; I did not ignite my burger and it was delicious
- 14 )
- 15 Transfer the patties to a warm platter
- 16 Add the wine to the juices in the skillet
- 17 Heat until it boils
- 18 stirring constantly
- 19 Whisk the butter
- 20 in small pieces
- 21 into the sauce
- 22 Serve the sauce over the patties