{"id":"6efadd40-007d-43c7-8026-bf5c81c186e3","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/6efadd40-007d-43c7-8026-bf5c81c186e3","source_url":"https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/cheeseburger-fried-rice","title":"Cheeseburger Fried Rice","description":"This cheeseburger fried rice recipe from Agnes and Sherman in Houston is immediately familiar and comforting, complete with a patty melt sauce.","servings":2,"servings_text":"2–4 servings","total_time":"35 minutes","image_url":"https://assets.bonappetit.com/photos/6a84d040e13cd3d88c9b62fc/16:9/w_1337,h_752,c_limit/olmos_agnesandsherman-bonapp-1290.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"½ small white onion, finely chopped","item":"small white onion","quantity":0.5,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar","item":"apple cider vinegar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 Tbsp. sugar","item":"sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt","item":"Diamond Crystal or 1/4 tsp. Morton kosher salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"⅓ cup mayonnaise","item":"mayonnaise","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¼ cup ketchup","item":"ketchup","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tsp. soy sauce","item":"soy sauce","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp. yellow mustard","item":"yellow mustard","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ tsp. garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ tsp. paprika","item":"paprika","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 large eggs","item":"large eggs","quantity":2},{"text":"Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper","item":"Kosher salt","preparation":"freshly ground pepper"},{"text":"1 Tbsp. sesame seeds","item":"sesame seeds","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided","item":"vegetable oil","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"8 oz. ground beef","item":"ground beef","quantity":8,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"1 tsp. sugar","item":"sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 Tbsp. soy sauce, divided","item":"soy sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"½ small white onion, finely chopped","item":"small white onion","quantity":0.5,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"2 cups chilled cooked short-grain white rice","item":"chilled cooked short-grain white rice","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup (packed) 1\"-pieces iceberg lettuce","item":"(packed) 1\"-pieces iceberg lettuce","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 slices American cheese","item":"American cheese","quantity":2,"unit":"slice"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Bring ½ small white onion, finely chopped, 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar, 1 Tbsp. sugar, ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, and 1 Tbsp. water to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until onion is softened, about 1 minute. Scrape into a blender; add ⅓ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup ketchup, 1 tsp. soy sauce, 1 tsp. yellow mustard, ½ tsp. garlic powder, and ½ tsp. paprika and blend until smooth. Transfer burger sauce to an airtight container; chill until ready to use.\nDo Ahead: Sauce can be made 4 days ahead. Keep chilled.","section":"Sauce"},{"number":2,"text":"Whisk 2 large eggs, a pinch of kosher salt, and a pinch of freshly ground pepper in a medium bowl to combine; set aside.","section":"Fried Rice and Assembly"},{"number":3,"text":"Toast 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds in a medium nonstick or cast-iron skillet over low heat, stirring often, until golden, about 3 minutes; transfer to a plate.","section":"Fried Rice and Assembly"},{"number":4,"text":"Heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil in same pan over medium-high. Add 8 oz. ground beef and press into a thin layer; season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook, undisturbed, until deeply browned underneath, 6–8 minutes. Add 1 tsp. sugar and 1 Tbsp. soy sauce and cook, stirring and breaking up, until meat is cooked through, about 1 minute. Transfer to another plate.","section":"Fried Rice and Assembly"},{"number":5,"text":"Cook ½ small white onion, finely chopped, and remaining 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil in same pan, stirring often, until onion is translucent, about 1 minute. Pour in reserved egg mixture, swirling pan to coat. Cook, undisturbed, 5 seconds, then stir in a circular motion with a heatproof rubber spatula or wooden spoon until curds are just set, about 30 seconds more.","section":"Fried Rice and Assembly"},{"number":6,"text":"Return beef to pan and add 2 cups chilled cooked short-grain white rice. Cook, stirring often, until rice is softened and heated through, about 5 minutes. Mix in 1 cup (packed) 1\"-pieces iceberg lettuce and remaining 1 Tbsp. soy sauce; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until lettuce starts to wilt, about 30 seconds. Drizzle about 2 Tbsp. burger sauce over rice (save remaining sauce for another use). Arrange 2 slices American cheese on top in a single layer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. (Or to recreate the restaurant presentation, spoon fried rice onto an ovenproof platter; top with sauce and cheese and broil until cheese is melted, up to 2 minutes.) Top with sesame seeds.\nDo Ahead: Ground beef can be cooked 2 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container; cover and chill.","section":"Fried Rice and Assembly"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T07:40:29.02281+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T07:40:29.02281+00:00"}