Monterey Jack Burger

🥘 Ingredients

• balsamic vinegar
  1 tbsp
• brioche buns
  2 buns
• dried oregano
  1 tsp
• garlic
  2 cloves
• ground beef
  1 lb
• ketchup
  2 tbsp
• mayonnaise
  ¼ cup
• monterey jack cheese
  2 slices
• olive oil
  2 tbsp
• panko breadcrumbs
  ¼ cup
• pepper
• red onion
  1 medium
• salt
• sugar
  2 tsp
• zucchini
  2 medium

🍳 Cookware

• small bowl
• large pan
• small bowl
• medium bowl
• baking sheet
• large pan

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   ground beef monterey jack cheese brioche buns panko breadcrumbs mayonnaise balsamic vinegar red onion zucchini ketchup garlic dried oregano sugar olive oil salt pepper

   ground beef: 1 lb, monterey jack cheese: 2 slices, brioche buns: 2 buns, panko breadcrumbs: ¼ cup, mayonnaise: ¼ cup, balsamic vinegar: 1 tbsp, red onion: 1 medium, zucchini: 2 medium, ketchup: 2 tbsp, garlic: 2 cloves, dried oregano: 1 tsp, sugar: 2 tsp, olive oil: 2 tbsp, salt, pepper
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   Preheat oven to 450°F. Mince or grate garlic. Halve, peel, and thinly slice red onion. Halve zucchini lengthwise and widthwise, then slice into thin wedges.
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   In a small bowl , combine mayonnaise and as much garlic as you like (start with ¼%tsp). Season with salt and pepper.
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   Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add red onion. Cook, tossing occasionally, until lightly caramelized ⏱️ 10 minutes . Add balsamic vinegar and 1%tsp sugar. Cook until reduced and syrupy. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from pan and set aside in a small bowl .
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   Meanwhile, toss zucchini wedges in a medium bowl with ½%tbsp garlic aioli, panko breadcrumbs, dried oregano, and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Spread zucchini onto a lightly oiled baking sheet . Place in oven ⏱️ 15 minutes , flipping once, until golden brown.
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   Wash out the large pan . Heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Form ground beef into 2 patties and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Add patties to pan. Cook ⏱️ 5 minutes per side, until almost cooked to desired doneness. Top each with monterey jack cheese, then cover to allow it to melt ⏱️ 1 minute .
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   Meanwhile, split brioche buns and place in oven to toast ⏱️ 4 minutes . Spread buns with ketchup, then top each with a burger and as much red onion marmalade as you like. Serve with zucchini fries on the side. > Dip the fries in any remaining ketchup or aioli!