Cattleman's Burger 

Strips of flank steak breaded in potato flakes and fried until golden brown. Layered with American cheese, caramelized onions, and fry sauce – all in a soft potato bun. This recipe is scaled for 24 servings.

Ingredients

Items needed

  • 8.25 Flank Steak, cut into 3/4 inch strips
  • 24 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 Cups Onion Powder
  • 1 1/2 Cups Paprika
  • 12 Cups Whole Milk
  • 72 Eggs
  • 24 Cups Potato Flakes
  • 1/2 Cup Kosher Salt
  • 3/4 Cup Butter, unsalted, melted
  • 3 Cups Caramelized Onions
  • 48 American Cheese Slices
  • 24 Potato Burger Buns
  • 1 1/2 Cups Fry Sauce (Sub Recipe)


  • Flat Top Griddle
  • Deep Fryer

Instructions

  1. Create a 3-step breading station:
    • Pan #1: Mix flour, onion powder, and paprika.
    • Pan #2: Whisk together whole milk and eggs.
    • Pan #3: Mix potato flakes and salt.
  2. Start dredging process by coating flank steak with the first pan, 2nd pan, and finally the 3rd pan mixtures.
  3. Deep fry finger steaks at 350˚F for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown and internal temperature is 155˚F. Remove finger steaks from fryer.
  4.  Assemble burger in the following order: 
    • 1 Potato bun heel brushed with butter     
    • 1 Tablespoon fry sauce     
    • 1 Tablespoon caramelized onions     
    • 2 Pieces fried finger steaks     
    • 1 slice American cheese     
    • 2 Pieces fried finger steaks     
    • 1 slice American cheese         
    • 1 Tablespoon fry sauce     
    • 1 Tablespoon caramelized onions     
    • 1 Potato bun crown brushed with butter

fry sauce

ingredients

  • 1 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 Cup Tomato Ketchup
  • 1 Tablespoon Yellow Mustard
  • 2 Teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Cane Sugar
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Paprika
  • 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and whisk until combined completely.
  2. Transfer sauce to a squeeze bottle for service.