The average American eats three hamburgers per week, according todata fromPBS.
For starters, burgers are notorious for their affordability.
And, restaurants have certainly taken some creative liberties in this department.
Photos by Megan Hageman
Foods like perogies, ramen, and even PB&J can now be found in burger form.
It’s more of a quiet workhorse, always there when you want or need it.
So, I had no preconceived burger opinions to cloud my judgment.
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I opted for cheddar and stuck with Aussie fries as my complimentary steakhouse side.
The Look:Manageably sized with well-proportioned ingredients.
Traces of pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder all announced themselves.
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But, the mustard and spicy house-made pickles were top-notch, adding a quick snap of tang and heat.
I wanted to ask for a whole jar of the pickles to go.
Blink and you might miss them altogether.
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Again, in the name of simplicity, I went with the All-American.
Accompaniments include steak fries and a pickle spear.
I stuck with a medium temperature and ordered the meal for $11.99.
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The Look:Piled sky high and intimidating.
Each layer is clearly defined, starting with a ring of red onion, then a sizable tomato slice.
Next comes the patty which is dark and clearly grilled with a gooey blanket of American cheese.
It also stands at about twice the thickness of the Outback burger.
At the bottom, we have a sprinkling of some shredded iceberg lettuce.
The Taste:Homemade but bland.
My hopes were as high as this burger was stacked, but the flavor here was very ho-hum.
There were no added condiments or pickles to give it some extraand much neededpizzazz.
A small, but important win in my book.
But, overall, the Outbacker delivered a much tastier flavor fusion.
