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Fry 'n Steakburger Seasoning
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4 tablespoons salt
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon soybean oil
- Add the sugar, paprika, and turmeric.
- Stir mixture gently until all seasonings are thoroughly mixed.
- Add a teaspoon of soybean or other oil to the ground beef when combining seasoned salt to incorporate into burgers.121 votes
5 Way Chili
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2 lbs lean ground chuck (coarsely ground)
- In a skillet on medium low heat, saute ground beef and onions.
1 cup onion (diced)
1/2 cup onion (diced)
1 teaspoon celery salt
4 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 (16 ounce) cans light kidney beans
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons chili powder , plus
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato paste
- When done, drain beef grease; place in a medium large sauce pan.
- Add celery salt, tomato sauce, kidney beans, garlic powder, garlic salt, chili powder, pepper, water and salt; mix all ingredients.
- On low heat place a lid on sauce pan and simmer for one hour, stirring frequently. After chili has been cooking for a hour add tomato paste and stir well. Place lid on pan and simmer an additional half hour.
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To assemble:.
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For individual serving :.
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In a shallow bowl or plate place:Generous helping of spaghetti, 3/4 degrees C Chili.
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2 Tbs. Chili Sauce.
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Chopped Onions (to taste).
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1/2°C Shredded Monterey Jack and Colby Cheese Mix.
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Top with additional onions to your taste. Any leftover chili can be placed on crisp tortilla chips for a light lunch or a great snack.
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Chili sauce can be purchased at most grocery stores in the condiement area. It is sold in a glass bottle, and looks somewhat like the old glass Heinz Ketchup bottles.58 votes
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Frisco Melts
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2 tablespoons thousand island dressing
- Combine Thousand Island Dressing and ketchup thoroughly; set aside.
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb chuck
8 slices sourdough bread
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
2 tablespoons onions , diced fine
8 slices American cheese
4 slices swiss cheese
tomato
lettuce
- Form ground beef into 8 thin patties; Pan fry to desired doneness and set aside.
- While cooking patties, lightly toast bread slices in a toaster.
- Drain excess fat from skillet; add 1/2 tablespoon butter or margarine on skillet at medium heat and add all onions when butter has melted.
- Cook onions 2-3 minutes or until softened; remove and set aside but do not drain skillet.
- Place bread slices in skillet; cook 1-2 minutes, or bread is until lightly toasted.
- Flip bread and toast other side.
- Remove from the skillet; melt remaining butter and repeat the toasting with the remaining slices of bread.
- Top bottom slices of bread with one slice of American cheese.
- Layer one beef patty on top of cheese, then a slice of Swiss cheese, another beef patty, another slice of American cheese.
- Distribute grilled onions evenly on all four sandwiches.
- Spread top slices of bread with the dressing mixture, and close sandwiches.
- Cut each sandwich in half diagonally; serve with 2 lettuce leaves and 2 tomato slices.47 votes
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Banana Shake
1 1/4 cup whole milk
- Blend ingredients in a blender until smooth.
1 tablespoon pure honey
1 tablespoon cream
1 banana
handful of ice cubes
- Pour into a glass and serve.42 votes
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Steak 'n' Shake Spaghetti
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1 (20 oz.) can Chili Man Chili
- Brown ground beef; drain.
1 cup ketchup
½ cup barbeque sauce (original)
1 lb. ground beef
Cooked spaghetti
- Add ketchup and barbeque sauce.
- Simmer until heated through.
- Serve over cooked spaghetti.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.45 votes
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Chicken Melt Sandwich
Two slices of white bread or sourdough bread
Two thin slices of chicken breast
Two slices of bacon
Two slices of either Swiss or American cheese
2-4 tomato slices
Butter
Frisco sauce
- Cut each slice of bread into two halves.
- Butter both sides of bread slices; place flat in a warm skillet.
- Flip bread slices until both the sides of the bread are slightly golden brown.
- Remove bread from skillet and place a slice of cheese each on two bread slices and cover it with the remaining two slices.
- Heat two slices of bacon in skillet for a minute.
- Season chicken breasts and grill; flip as needed.
- Remove the two bread slices from top of the cheese; place one slice of bacon each on the cheese.
- Place one slice of tomato on bacon; top with chicken breast.
- Finish off with Frisco sauce; place the remaining bread slices on top.38 votes
FAQs
What are the ingredients in Steak and shake burgers? ›
Steakburger™ 100% pure beef patty. All Beef Steak Franks Beef, Water, Salt, Less than 2% of the following: Flavorings, Potassium Lactate, Sorbitol, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Diacetate, Paprika, Sodium Erythorbate, and Sodium Nitrate.
How do Steak and shake get their burgers so thin? ›Steak 'n Shake uses the "smash technique" when preparing their burgers. "They're actually thick when they get put on the grill," an employee revealed on Reddit. "We press them down and in an outward motion — and they cook much faster when they're thinner."
Why did Steak & Shake go out of business? ›Moss is also the president of Blanchard & Calhoun Insurance, the responsibilities for which exacerbated issues with the restaurant, strained by increasing food costs. “Corporate would not allow us to adjust to the food crisis, so the margins simply evaporated,” said Moss. “There was no reason to keep it open.”
What kind of cheese does Steak and shake use? ›A single Steakburger topped with American cheese and choice of toppings.
What meat is used in steak and shake burgers? ›The chain's name was derived from the two principal menu items: burgers made—then, as now—from ground round, sirloin, and T-bone; and hand-dipped milkshakes.
How do steak and shake cook their burgers? ›We make small patties and smash them onto the grill. We also spread a little garlic butter on the bread and brush the tops with it. Then add a quick sprinkle of garlic salt on top before serving.
Does steak and shake use real beef? ›Supposedly the burgers are made from ground steaks. That was certainly true when they began and ground the steaks in front of customers.
Why do my homemade beef burgers fall apart? ›The most likely cause is that your meat is too lean. Fat is required to help hamburger hold together.
How do you keep homemade beef burgers from falling apart? ›Chill or freeze your burgers
"This will help them keep their shape when they're cooking and stop them falling apart." You can also freeze them before cooking. Lay them on a tray in the freezer and, once they're frozen, pop them into freezer bags to save space. To defrost them, lay them back on the tray.
According to registered dietitian Barbie Cervoni, while Steak n' Shake does utilize fresh ingredients, the dishes served can contain an excessive amount of calories, sodium, and saturated fat (via Verywell Fit). And ordering the wrong item could leave you feeling pretty weighed down and craving some greens.
Which state has the most Steak N Shake? ›
How many Steak 'n Shake restaurants are there in the United States? As of February, 2024, there are 387 Steak 'n Shake restaurants in the United States. These restaurants are located in 22 states and territories and 286 cities. The state with the most Steak 'n Shake locations is Florida, with 85 restaurants.
Who is the parent company of Steak n Shake? ›The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Biglari Holdings. As of 2018, 628 Steak 'n Shake restaurants were in operation; of those 414 were corporate-owned, and 214 franchised.
What does steak and Shake cook their fries in? ›They use soy oil for grilling and frying at Steak 'n Shake, so soy oil and soy lecithin are found throughout their menu, including in most of their sauces.
Does steak and shake do grilled onions? ›A single Steakburger topped with American cheese, grilled onions, and butter melted on top.
What sauce goes well with steak and cheese? ›If you are looking for an authentic Philadelphia experience, you should try using Whiz Cheese Sauce. This sauce is made by mixing shredded cheese with mayonnaise, mustard and other ingredients. You can also use Cheez Whiz as an alternative if you do not like the taste of mayonnaise.
Does steak and shake use real meat? ›To prove his point that his burgers were exceptionally prime, he would wheel in a barrel of steaks (including round, sirloin, and T-bones) and grind the meat into burgers right in front of the guests.
Does steak and Shake use 100% beef? ›America's original steakburger
Almost a century later, Steak 'n Shake continues its tradition of preparing the finest quality steakburgers using 100% beef, and our milkshakes are made the old-fashioned way, with real ice cream, indulgent ingredients, and topped with whipped cream and a cherry.
Steak 'n Shake uses a soy oil blend for frying.