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3 easy tips for making the perfect burger, according to a Disney World chef

Mar 28, 2023, 21:30 IST
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Chef Dee Rolle, the executive chef at a Disney World restaurant, shared her tips for making a perfect burger.Courtesy of Allied Global Marketing; Fedorovacz/Shutterstock
  • Dee Rolle, executive chef at The Edison, shared tips for making a restaurant-quality burger at home.
  • "First and foremost, keep all of those juices. Let those sear in," Rolle told Insider.
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You don't need to be a professional chef to make a perfect burger.

Chef Dee Rolle, the executive chef at The Edison in Disney Springs, spoke to Insider and shared her top tips for making a restaurant-quality burger at home, and they might surprise you.

Most importantly, don't squish your burger

A spatula pressing a burger.timages/Shutterstock

While many people instinctively press down burgers with a spatula when cooking them on a grill or pan, Rolle said this can actually dry them out.

"First and foremost, keep all of those juices. Let those sear in," she told Insider. "We use a broiler here, but you can get the same great flavor if you have a hot cast-iron skillet."

Add salt or a special mayo to balance out the flavors

Rolle said that while the basics of a good burger come down to getting the right balance of fat and lean meat in your meat mixture, adding seasoning is a must. The right condiment can also take a basic burger from bland-tasting to a dish that'll impress, she said.

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"Get a good mayo, even a Cajun mayo," she told Insider.

Adding citrus to your mayonnaise can help balance out the flavor of the beef, she said. "That's a Caribbean aspect poking out," said Rolle, who is originally from the Bahamas.

Use a high-quality bun

Rolle said that while The Edison uses a brioche bun, she prefers to use a sourdough bun when making a burger off the clock.

"Sometimes you get burgers, and you bite them, and it's just mush," Rolle said. "With a golden sourdough bun, you still get that good texture, no matter what toppings, like Swiss cheese or mushrooms, or sauces you're using."

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