Homemade Beef Cheeseburger
Tangzhong Bun

Create a gourmet beef cheeseburger completely from scratch, featuring soft tangzhong brioche buns, juicy seasoned beef patties, caramelized onions, and creamy sautéed mushrooms.

Ingredients

• 300 g bread flour
• 30 g sugar
• 4 g dry yeast
• 15 g milk powder
• 100 ml milk
• 1 egg
• 25 g unsalted butter
• 500 g ground beef
• 2 onions
• 200 g white mushrooms
• 50 ml heavy cream
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 1 head lettuce
• 2 tomatoes
• to taste black sesame seeds
• to taste cooking wine
• to taste black bean soy sauce
• to taste tarragon
• to taste five-spice powder
• to taste rose salt
• to taste black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Prepare the tangzhong paste

   

   Stir the tangzhong mixture in a small pot on the stove over heat until it thickens into a smooth paste consistency while maintaining a controlled temperature.

   Tip: Keep a close eye on the temperature to prevent the paste from scorching or clumping.
2. 2Combine dough ingredients

   

   Place flour, sugar, dry yeast, milk powder, prepared tangzhong, milk, and an egg into a stand mixer bowl to begin the dough incorporation process.

   Tip: Ensure liquids are lukewarm to help activate the yeast properly.
3. 3Test the gluten development

   

   Take a small portion of the kneaded dough and gently stretch it between gloved hands to check for the elastic windowpane structure.

   Tip: If the dough tears easily before forming a translucent membrane, continue kneading for a few more minutes.
4. 4Shape the Dough Portions

   

   Take the divided dough portions and use gloved hands to round them into smooth balls on a silicone baking mat.

   Tip: Keep a smooth surface tension on the outer skin of the dough ball to ensure even rising during proofing.
5. 5Apply Egg Wash to Burger Buns

   

   Using a pastry brush, gently apply a layer of egg wash across the surface of the shaped burger buns to ensure a shiny, golden-brown crust upon baking.

   Tip: Apply the egg wash lightly so it does not pool around the base of the buns on the baking sheet.
6. 6Chop the onions

   

   Place a peeled onion on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to slice and dice it into small, uniform pieces for cooking.

   Tip: Keep your fingertips curled inward while holding the onion to ensure safe and even cutting.
7. 7Sauté the Diced Onions

   

   Place the finely diced onions into a cast-iron skillet and sauté them over low heat until they become translucent and slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally and adding cooking wine to build depth of flavor.

   Tip: Keep the heat low to prevent the onions from burning before they have a chance to properly caramelize.
8. 8Slice Fresh Tomatoes

   

   Take fresh, washed red tomatoes and slice them evenly on a cutting board using a sharp knife to prepare crisp toppings for the burger assembly.

   Tip: Use a serrated knife or a very sharp chefs knife to slice tomatoes cleanly without squishing them.
9. 9Stir-fry the sliced mushrooms

   

   Add the sliced white mushrooms directly into a hot cast-iron pan containing heated oil. Stir-fry them over medium heat until they begin to soften, absorb the oil, and release their natural moisture.

   Tip: Do not crowd the pan too much at once so the mushrooms can brown properly rather than just steam.
10. 10Add Heavy Cream to Mushrooms

    

    Pour heavy cream into the pan containing the cooked mushrooms along with seasonings, black bean soy sauce, and tarragon, then simmer and thicken with a touch of flour.

    Tip: Stir continuously after adding heavy cream to ensure a smooth, velvety sauce coats the mushrooms evenly.
11. 11Mix the Beef Patty Ingredients

    

    Combine ground beef with cooled caramelized onions, breadcrumbs, egg wash, minced green onions, and various seasonings in a large glass bowl.

    Tip: Mix gently to avoid overworking the meat, which can make the patties tough.

Storage & Reheating

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