Food Hacks: Sous Vide Burger in Noodle Bun
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You will need six metal egg rings or burger molds to form the burgers as well as to form the noodle buns.
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Ingredients for 6
2 pounds (0.9 kg) ground beef
2 large eggs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 packages ramen noodles, flavor packet discarded
6 slices cheese
Vegetable oil, for frying
6 leaves butter lettuce
Directions
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Step 1
Set the Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker to 143.6ºF (62ºC). Heat oven to 400ºF (204ºC).
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Step 2
In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with 1 egg and season with salt and pepper. Form into six patties using a metal ring.
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Step 3
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add the burgers and cook for 1 minute on each side. Transfer to a plate and let cool for 5 minutes.
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Step 4
Divide seared burgers between two large zipper lock or vacuum seal bags. Seal the bags using the water immersion technique or a vacuum sealer on the moist setting. Place the bags in the water bath and set the timer for 15 minutes.
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Step 5
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add ramen noodles and cook until softened. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
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Step 6
Add remaining egg to noodles and toss to coat. Using metal rings, form noodles into rounds on a baking sheet or platter. Compress the noodle buns with a heavy plate. Transfer to the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
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Finishing Steps
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Step 0
When the timer goes off, remove the bags from the water bath. Remove the burgers from the bags and pat dry. Discard cooking liquid.
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Step 1
Place burgers on a baking sheet and top each with a slice of cheese. Bake until cheese has melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Step 2
Meanwhile, fry noodles: Carefully push noodle rounds out of rings. Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. When the oil is shimmering, carefully slide the noodles into the skillet. Fry on both sides until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain for 1 minute.
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Step 3
Serve burgers topped with lettuce in between two noodle "buns."