Gordon Ramsay’s 24-Hour Burger trades the patty for slow-braised beef short rib in a red-eye (coffee) BBQ sauce, topped with white cheddar, bacon, and arugula. It is the low-and-slow entry among his signature burgers, and the recipe below builds the sauce.
More Gordon Ramsay burgers: Luxe Royale Burger and Celebration Burger.
24-Hour Burger Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Boneless Beef Short Ribs
- 4 Hamburger Buns
- 4 slices White Cheddar Cheese
- 8 strips Bacon
- 2 tbsp. Brown Sugar
- 2 cups Arugula
- Salt, Pepper To taste, and Other Spices (e.g., garlic powder, onion powder)
- Oil For searing
For the Red Eye BBQ Sauce
- 1 cup Your Favorite BBQ Sauce
- 1/4 cup Strong Brewed Coffee or Espresso
For the Cold Brew Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup Cold Brew Coffee
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tsp. Honey
- 1 tsp. Dijon Mustard
- Salt and Pepper To taste
For the Pickled Shallots
- 2 Shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Vinegar (like apple cider or white wine vinegar)
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1 tbsp. Salt
Instructions
Braise Short Ribs (Day Before):
- Season the short ribs with salt, Pepper, and spices.
- In a large pot, heat oil over high heat. Sear the short ribs on all sides until browned.
- Cover with beef stock and bring to a simmer. Cook on low heat or in an oven at 325°F for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Let cool and refrigerate overnight.
Prepare Pickled Shallots (Day Before):
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Pour the hot mixture over the thinly sliced shallots.
- Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate overnight.
Make Red Eye BBQ Sauce:
- Mix BBQ sauce and brewed coffee. Set aside.
Make Cold Brew Vinaigrette:
- Whisk together cold brew coffee, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and Pepper.
Prepare Brown Sugar Bacon:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Lay bacon strips on a baking sheet. Sprinkle brown sugar over the bacon.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy and caramelized.
Assemble and Cook Burgers:
- Shred the braised short ribs. Reheat in a skillet, adding some red-eye BBQ sauce for moisture and flavor.
- Toast the hamburger buns.
- Place a layer of arugula dressed lightly on the bottom bun with the cold brew vinaigrette.
- Add the shredded short rib, a slice of white cheddar cheese, and brown sugar bacon.
- Top with pickled shallots and drizzle more red-eye BBQ sauce.
- Cap with the top bun.
Serve:
- Serve the 24-Hour Burgers immediately with your favorite side dishes like sweet potato fries or a fresh salad.
Notes
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24-Hour Burger FAQs
The questions that come up most: why it is called the 24-Hour Burger, what red-eye BBQ sauce is, cut swaps, and cooking it in a slow cooker.
Why is it called the 24-Hour Burger?
The short rib is braised low and slow (often started a day ahead) until it is fork-tender, which is what gives the burger its rich, fall-apart texture.
What is red-eye BBQ sauce?
A barbecue sauce spiked with strong brewed coffee or espresso, which adds a deep, slightly bitter roast note that stands up to the beefy short rib.
Can you use a different cut?
Chuck roast braises to a similar tender texture and is a good, cheaper stand-in for the short rib.
Can you make the short rib in a slow cooker?
Yes. Braise it on low for 7 to 8 hours until fork-tender, then glaze with the red-eye BBQ sauce before building the burger.
About the Author
John Siracusa is the founder of Hell’s Kitchen Recipes. He focuses on technique-first, reproducible home cooking and researches recipes & kitchen equipment from published food science and professional chef methods since 2016.
