Gordon Ramsay’s Celebration Burger is the loaded finale: a beef patty with Swiss cheese, a marinated portobello, roasted tomato, bacon, and arugula. It is the over-the-top entry among his signature burgers, and the recipe below assembles the stack.
More Gordon Ramsay burgers: Farmhouse Burger and 24-Hour Burger.
Celebration Burger Recipe
Ingredients
- Burger Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef (preferably 80/20 mix)
- 4 slices Swiss Cheese
- 4 large Portobello Mushrooms Caps
- 8 strips Bacon
- 2 medium Tomatoes (for roasting)
- 1 cup Arugula
- 4 Eggs
- 4 Hamburger Buns
- Salt and Pepper To taste
- Olive Oil For roasting and grilling
For the Mushroom Marinade
- 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tsp. Thyme
- Salt and Pepper To taste
For the Hot Mayo
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. Hot Sauce (like sriracha, or adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Marinate Portobello Mushrooms:
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and Pepper in a bowl.
- Place the mushroom caps in the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
Prepare Hot Mayo:
- Mix mayonnaise and hot Sauce. Adjust the amount of hot Sauce to your preference.
Roast Tomatoes:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the tomatoes and place them on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and Pepper.
- Roast for 15-20 minutes until they are slightly charred and tender.
Cook Bacon:
- In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Set aside on paper towels to drain.
Grill Marinated Mushrooms:
- Grill the marinated mushrooms over medium-high heat until tender and charred, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Prepare Patties:
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions.
- Form each into a patty about ¾ inch thick.
- Season both sides with salt and Pepper.
Cook Burgers:
- Grill the patties for about 4 minutes per side for medium doneness.
- When the patties are nearly done, top each with a slice of Swiss cheese to melt.
Fry Eggs:
- In a separate skillet, fry the eggs to your desired doneness.
Prepare Buns:
- Lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a skillet.
Assemble Burgers:
- Spread hot mayo on the bottom buns.
- Add a layer of arugula.
- Place the cheese-topped burger patty.
- Add a grilled portobello mushroom cap.
- Top with roasted tomato slices and two strips of bacon.
- Place a fried egg on top.
- Cap with the top bun.
Serve:
- Serve the Celebration Las Vegas Burgers immediately with side dishes like fries or a mixed greens salad.
Notes
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Celebration Burger FAQs
The questions that come up most: how to cook the patty, roasting the portobello, lightening it up, and prepping it ahead for a crowd.
How do you cook the patty?
Season the formed patties just before cooking and sear over high heat for a browned crust, flipping once. Cook ground beef to a safe internal 160°F, per the USDA.
How do you cook the portobello?
Marinate the cap in balsamic, olive oil, and garlic, then grill or roast it until tender. It adds a meaty, umami layer alongside the patty.
Can you make it lighter?
Skip the bacon or the second protein and let the marinated portobello and roasted tomato carry the burger; it is still loaded with flavor.
Can you prep the Celebration Burger ahead for a crowd?
Yes. Roast the tomatoes and portobellos and form the patties ahead, then grill and assemble to order so nothing turns soggy.
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.
