As a celebrated French chef and host of Tous en Cuisine's holiday specials, Cyril Lignac elevates the classic burger into a Christmas masterpiece. Featuring luxurious foie gras, caramelized shallots, and spiced meats, this gourmet recipe is perfect for impressing family on Christmas Eve or during the holidays. Pair it with his festive shortbread for an unforgettable finish.
Cyril Lignac's Christmas Burger Recipe
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves 2 adults and 2 children:
Burgers:
- 2 duck foie gras cutlets (50g each)
- 2 tbsp. sesame seeds
- 360g minced beef
- 100g minced pork
- 1 tbsp. celery salt
- 1 tbsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. wild anise powder
- ¼ bunch parsley, finely chopped
- 1 piece vintage cheddar cheese
- 2 chopped romaine leaves
- 25g semi-salted butter
- Neutral oil
- Fine salt and ground pepper
- 4 burger buns, halved (ready to toast)
- 4 tbsp. mayonnaise (in a piping bag)
Caramelized shallots:
- 4 shallots, peeled and very finely chopped
- 20g butter
- 1 tbsp. sugar
Okonomiyaki sauce:
- 4 tbsp. ketchup
- 4 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp. oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp. honey
Utensils:
- 1 small sauté pan + 1 spatula; 1 small bowl + 1 spatula + 1 whisk
- 1 salad bowl + 1 spoon + 1 cookie cutter + 1 dinner plate
- 1 pan + 1 spatula + 1 plate with paper towel
Preparation steps:
- In a small sauté pan, heat a dash of oil and butter. Add shallots and caramelize. Season with salt and sugar. Set aside in a bowl.
- Whisk ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, and honey in a bowl. Set aside.
- In a salad bowl, combine beef, pork, ¾ of the caramelized shallots, spices, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Form patties using a cookie cutter sized to the buns, then slightly flatten. Chill on a plate.
- Heat a skillet. Sear pre-salted foie gras on all sides, coat in sesame seeds, and rest on paper towels. In the same pan, cook patties to desired doneness, basting with butter.
- Toast buns. For kids' burgers: bottom bun, okonomiyaki sauce, romaine, remaining hot shallots, patty, more sauce, grated cheddar, mayonnaise zigzags, top bun. For adults: same without cheese, topped with foie gras escalope.
Also read:
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