Lum's Ollieburger Recipe
Discover the secret to recreating Old-Fashioned Ollieburgers at home: a unique marinating process that locks in juiciness and flavor.
Servings 6 burgers
Cost $10
Equipment
- Casserole dish
- large skillet
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- Thousand Island dressing optional
- Mozzarella cheese optional
Marinade
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon A1 sauce
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Heinz 57 sauce
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
Instructions
- Whisk together the marinade ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Form the ground beef into round patties about ¾ inches thick and 3 ½ inches in diameter.
- Place patties into a glass or stainless container in a single layer.
- Pour marinade over the burgers and refrigerate for 8-12 hours, turning occasionally.
- Remove burger patties from marinade and sear over high heat to seal in the juices.
- Turn down heat and cook to your desired doneness.
Notes
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only and does not include toppings or buns.
Prep Tips:
- Seasoning - If you like your burgers to have a more concentrated flavor, double all of the marinade ingredients except for the broth.
- Cheese - Ollieburgers are traditionally topped with mozzarella, but you can use your favorite or omit.
- Serve with - I plated the burgers just the way I remember them, with a slice of cheese and a heaping dollop of Thousand Island style dressing. You can of course add any of your favorite hamburger toppings, such as lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, etc.
- 1 cup of mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup minced yellow onion
- 2 TB ketchup
- 2 TB sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt