Carl’s Jr. Famous Star Copycat Recipe
Recreate the iconic Carl’s Jr. Famous Star at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Juicy beef, crispy lettuce, fresh tomato, and a tangy secret sauce make this burger unforgettable!
Equipment
- Barbecue grill or grill pan
- spatula
Ingredients
- 1 sesame-seed hamburger bun
- 2 onion rings cut into quarters
- ½ teaspoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 ½ teaspoons ketchup
- ¼ pound ground beef
- 1 dash of salt
- 2 teaspoons mayonnaise
- 3 dill pickle slices
- ¼ cup coarsely chopped lettuce
- 2 tomato slices
Instructions
- Preheat a clean barbecue grill or grill pan on high heat.
- Toast both halves of the sesame-seed bun, face down, in a skillet over medium heat.
- Set aside.
- Cut each of the two onion rings into quarters for easy distribution on the burger.
- In a small bowl, mix the ketchup and sweet pickle relish to create the “secret sauce.
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- Form the ground beef into a thin patty, slightly larger than the bun to account for shrinkage during cooking.
- Grill the beef patty for 2-3 minutes per side, seasoning lightly with salt while cooking.
- Assemble the burger in the following order from the bottom up: bottom bun, 1 teaspoon mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato slices, grilled beef patty, pickles, onion quarters, “secret sauce,” remaining mayonnaise, and top bun.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve this burger with a side of crispy fries and a chilled soda for the ultimate fast-food experience at home.
Wine Pairing:
Pair this classic burger with a medium-bodied red wine like a Merlot, or go casual with a crisp lager beer.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 490 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 28 g | Fat: 26 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 7 g | Salt: 1.5 g
