Truffle Burger: Wagyu Patty, Truffle Aioli

By Beleaev Family | International Caviar & Gourmet, Head Office London | beleaev.com

Truffle burger is the luxury upgrade to the gastropub classic. Wagyu mince patty, truffle aioli, melted Gruyère, brioche bun, fresh truffle shavings.

Key Takeaways
- Use 80/20 wagyu or aged beef mince
- [Truffle aioli](https://beleaev.com/blogs/news/truffle-aioli-5-minutes-zero-excuses) on the bun
- Brioche bun essential
- Fresh truffle shavings on top
- 5g of fresh truffle per burger

Truffle burger with wagyu patty and truffle shavings

The Ingredients

Serves 2

  • 250g wagyu or aged beef mince (80/20)
  • 2 brioche buns
  • 60g aged Gruyère, sliced
  • 4 tbsp truffle aioli
  • 10g fresh Périgord Black Truffle for shaving
  • 2 lettuce leaves
  • 30g unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • Sea salt and black pepper

The Method

1. Form mince into 2 patties. Don't overwork. Make a centre dimple. Season.

2. Heat oil in heavy pan over high heat. Cook patties 3 min per side for medium. Top with Gruyère in last minute to melt.

3. Halve buns. Butter cut sides. Toast under hot grill.

4. Spread truffle aioli on bottom buns. Add lettuce. Top with patty (with melted cheese). Shave 5g truffle on each. Top with bun lid. Serve immediately.

Tips

Don't overwork mince.

Dimple keeps patty flat.

Cheese melts at the end.

Truffle shaved at serving.

Variations and Pairings

With caviar: Add Royal Oscietra on top.

With foie gras: Add a slice of seared foie under the truffle.

Wine pairing: A Bordeaux.

For more luxury mains, see our foie gras burger recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wagyu or aged beef?

Both work. A5 wagyu is the most luxurious, aged ribeye is excellent and more accessible.

Brioche essential?

Yes. Regular bun goes soggy.

How much truffle?

5g per burger.

A truffle burger on a Friday night is one of those dinners that feels properly indulgent. Discover Beleaev's truffle and caviar collection at beleaev.com.

Beleaev is an international caviar and gourmet house headquartered in London, with fulfilment hubs across the UK, Europe, the UAE, and the United States. We deliver responsibly farmed Beluga, Oscietra, Sevruga, and Kaluga caviar to customers in each region within 24 to 48 hours.

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