I tried Guy Fieri and Gordon Ramsay's quick burger recipes, and the best one was easier to make

Anneta KonstantinidesJul 4, 2024, 05:55 IST

I made Guy Fieri and Gordon Ramsay's 10-minute burgers to see who had the best recipe.Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider/Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Caesars Entertainment/Amy Sussman/Getty Images

I made both Gordon Ramsay's and Guy Fieri's 10-minute burger recipes.
Fieri's is simpler than Ramsay's recipe, which features way more ingredients and steps.

Guy Fieri and Gordon Ramsay both have 10-minute burger recipes, so I decided it was time for a little showdown in honor of the holiday weekend.

I discovered Ramsay's bacon cheeseburger recipe in his cookbook "Ramsay in 10," which includes 100 recipes that only take 10 minutes. And it was Fieri himself who gave me his burger recipe when I asked for his top burger tips.

"This may be a more complicated answer than you bargained for, because it's not just about a burger recipe," Fieri told me. "It's about the execution of the whole deal. You can get down with whatever toppings you want, but the basics have to be covered."

I whipped up both Ramsay and Fieri's recipes at home to decide who truly had the best — and quickest — burger. Here's how it all went down.

Fieri's burger is all about the classic ingredients.

Fieri's burger includes brioche buns, pickles, and American cheese.Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

And there's very little prep.

First I cut my tomatoes and onion.Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Then I made my patties.

I seasoned my patties with salt and pepper.Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Once my patties were ready, I threw one on the griddle and smashed it with a spatula.

Fieri recommends smashing the patties to half an inch thick.Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

After flipping my patty, I added the cheese.

Fieri told me American cheese melts really well on patties.Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Then it was time for Fieri's special cheese-melting trick.

I used a pie tin to help melt the cheese without overcooking my burger.Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

My cheese looked perfect.

The cheese melted perfectly.Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Constructing my burger was super easy.

I placed my patty in the bottom bun, then added all the veggies.Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Fieri's burger tasted just as good as it looked.

I couldn't believe how juicy Fieri's burger tasted.Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Ramsay's burger has quite a few more ingredients than Fieri's.

Ramsay's burger includes bacon, cheddar cheese, and red chili.Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

First I prepped my burgers.

I added two egg yolks to my patty, plus the chili.Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

I drizzled some vegetable oil on my griddle and threw my patties on top.

I cooked my patties with the bacon and onion slices.Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

As my burgers cooked, I prepped Ramsay's special sauce.

I quickly whipped up Ramsay's sriracha mayonnaise sauce.Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

I also toasted my buns and prepped my veggies.

Prepping my veggies was also simple.Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Then I flipped the burgers, bacon, and onions.

I let my bacon, onion, and patties cook for another five minutes.Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

It was time to add the cheese — and Ramsay uses the same trick as Fieri.

Ramsay uses the same trick as Fieri to melt the cheese.Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

The cheese looked absolutely beautiful.

The cheese once again came out perfect.Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Once my patties were ready, I built my burgers.

First I added the veggies before placing my burger on the bun, along with the bacon.Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Ramsay's burger looked straight out of a restaurant.

Ramsay's burger looked super impressive.Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Both Fieri and Ramsay have fantastic burgers, but it's the Mayor of Flavortown who takes my top spot.

Me with Guy Fieri's burger.Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

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