Hamburger verses Burger: What's the Difference?
But before getting to the recipe, let's talk about the difference between a hamburger and a burger.
A hamburger is a type of sandwich that specifically features a ground beef patty (No, not ham as I thought when I was a little girl!) placed inside a sliced bun or roll. This beef patty -- made of minced or ground beef -- is the core component, and traditionally, often accompanied by toppings like lettuce, tomato, cheese, onions, pickles, and various condiments such as ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise.
On the other hand, the term "burger" is much broader and more inclusive. It refers to any patty served in a bun, which can be made from a variety of meats -- turkey, pork, etc. -- fish, vegetables, legumes, cheese, or plant-based substitutes. For instance veggie burgers, turkey burgers, chicken burgers, fish burgers, and the increasingly popular plant-based burgers. In contemporary language, "burger" has become a catch-all term that encompasses all these variations, including a hamburger, making it more versatile than the term "hamburger."
So, while "hamburger" specifically refers to a ground beef patty sandwich, "burger" is a more general term that can apply to any patty served in a bun, allowing for a wide range of culinary creativity and dietary preferences.
Today we are featuring an especially delicious grilled hamburger you can make at home using olive oil that adds both extra taste and health to your meal.
How We Got the Modern Hamburger
Please see our sister site, oliveoil.com, and the post, How We Got the Modern Hamburger / Visual Recipe: Olive Oil Hamburger for a fun, if short, history of the hamburger and a visual olive oil hamburger recipe presentation.
Video: Olive Oil Hamburger
This recipe of grilled hamburger with olive oil brings together the juiciness of beef, the rich flavors of high-phenolic olive oil, the smokiness of the vegetables, the tanginess of a perfectly balanced sauce, and a very special burger seasoning -- Biker Dude Burger Seasoning -- all nestled between the crispy buns toasted with olive oil. It's a feast for the senses that promises to leave you craving more.
But tell us what you think...! If you have the time, we'd treasure your feedback on this and all our recipes!
Recipe: Olive Oil Hamburger
Beef—Main dish
Serves: 4
PJ KABOS Extra Virgin Olive Oil used: Family Reserve Organic Robust
Ingredients
For the Patties:
4 burger buns
1 kilo beef, high-quality
Parsley, 1 bunch, finely chopped
1 small red onion
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons PJ Kabos Family Reserve Organic Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Biker Dude Burger Seasoning
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
For the Grilled Vegetables:
4 Kapia peppers (or any sweet variety)
2 young zucchinis, sliced
2 large tomatoes, sliced
Iceberg lettuce leaves (or other lettuce)
1 tablespoon PJ Kabos Family Reserve Organic Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For the Sauce:
8 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 teaspoons tomato paste
pickles, chopped (optional)
Preparation:
For the Buns: Cut the buns in half and drizzle with olive oil. Toast on the grill until golden and crispy, to add crunch to your burger.
For the Grilled Vegetables: Brush the sliced zucchinis and the sweet peppers with PJ Kabos Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Grill until they are tender and charred. Charring them will add a smoky sweetness to the finished burger.
For the Patties: In a bowl, mix the beef, parsley, red onion, garlic, 1 tablespoon of PJ Kabos Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, Biker Dude Burger Seasoning, and pepper. Mix well and form into 4 even patties. Brush each patty with additional olive oil. Place the patties on the grill and grill until done, letting the smoky flavors infuse into the meat.
For the Sauce: Combine the mayonnaise with the tomato paste and add chopped pickles if desired (for an extra zest).
To Assemble the Burger:
Spread 1 tablespoon of the sauce on the bottom bun.
Layer with grilled pepper slice, lettuce, the cooked beef patty, grilled zucchini, tomato, and finally, cap it with the top bun.
Dive into the bursting flavors of your Grilled Olive Oil Hamburger and enjoy every bite.
Serving suggestions: French Fries -- fried in PJ Kabos Olive Oil, of course! But a Greek Village Salad goes beautifully too.
Kali Orexi—Happy Eating!
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