The Huntington Beach Bad Boy Burger
A bold, spicy burger with a crispy exterior and juicy interior, inspired by Tito Ortiz's fierce persona. This american-inspired quick meals ready in about 45 minutes pairs Ground beef, Brioche buns, Cheddar cheese slices for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 4 Brioche buns
- 4 Cheddar cheese slices
- 4 slices Pickles
- 1/2 cup Onion rings
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
- 3 tbsp Spicy aioli
- 1 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Form 4 beef patties into 3/4-inch thickness, season with black pepper, and grill for 4 minutes per side until seared and cooked through.
- Step 2: Toast buns on the grill, then top each with a cheese slice and cook until melted, about 2 minutes.
- Step 3: Layer onion rings, pickles, and aioli on the buns, then add ketchup for a tangy kick.
Equipment for this recipe
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Frequently asked questions
How long does The Huntington Beach Bad Boy Burger take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (20 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover The Huntington Beach Bad Boy Burger?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground beef from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in The Huntington Beach Bad Boy Burger?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale The Huntington Beach Bad Boy Burger for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with The Huntington Beach Bad Boy Burger?
American quick meals like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
- ★★★☆☆
Average. The concept is good but execution needs work on seasoning.
