Internal Temperature Standards and Specialized Menu Selection Ingredients Guide

Meat Doneness and Temperature Standards

  • Extra Rare

    • Temperature Range: 115−120∘F115-120^\circ\text{F}
    • Quality: Seared on the outside, completely red interior, and a cold, soft center.

  • Rare

    • Temperature Range: 125−130∘F125-130^\circ\text{F}
    • Quality: Seared on the outside, 75%75\% red interior, and a slightly cool center.

  • Medium Rare

    • Temperature Range: 130−140∘F130-140^\circ\text{F}
    • Quality: Seared on the outside, 50%50\% red interior, and slightly firm in texture.

  • Medium

    • Temperature Range: 140−150∘F140-150^\circ\text{F}
    • Quality: Pink center with a slight hint of red; firm and springy in texture.

  • Medium-Well

    • Temperature Range: 150−155∘F150-155^\circ\text{F}
    • Quality: Slight bit of pink remaining in the center, mostly cooked throughout.

  • Well-Done

    • Temperature Specification: 160∘F+160^\circ\text{F}+
    • Quality: Fully brown center and firm throughout.

Burger Recipes and Preparation Details

  • Basic Burger

    • Bun base.
    • 3 oz3\,\text{oz} lettuce.
    • 22 tomato slices.
    • 9 oz9\,\text{oz} burger patty.
    • Finished with steak seasoning.

  • Cheese Burger

    • Includes all ingredients from the Basic Burger.
    • Added Component: 11 slice of cheese.

  • Mushroom Swiss Burger

    • Bun base.
    • 9 oz9\,\text{oz} burger patty.
    • Steak seasoning.
    • 11 slice of Swiss cheese.
    • 1 cup1\,\text{cup} of mushrooms.

  • Turkey Burger

    • Bun base.
    • 3 oz3\,\text{oz} lettuce.
    • 22 tomato slices.
    • 7 oz7\,\text{oz} turkey burger patty.

  • French Onion Burger

    • Bun base.
    • 9 oz9\,\text{oz} burger patty.
    • Steak seasoning.
    • Onion jam.
    • 22 slices of Swiss cheese.
    • Side: Served with French onion soup on the side.

  • Mountain Melt Burger

    • Base: Ultimate grilled cheese.
    • Mayo: 2 Tbsp2\,\text{Tbsp} mayo, grilled on one side.
    • Serving Detail: Cut in half.
    • Lettuce.
    • Tomato.
    • 9 oz9\,\text{oz} burger patty.
    • Steak seasoning.
    • American cheese.

  • American Classic Burger

    • Bun base.
    • Ketchup and mustard.
    • Pickles.
    • 9 oz9\,\text{oz} burger patty.
    • Steak seasoning.
    • Yellow American cheese.
    • White onion.

  • Smokehouse Burger

    • Bun base.
    • Cajun mayo.
    • 9 oz9\,\text{oz} burger patty.
    • Steak seasoning.
    • BBQ sauce.
    • Cheddar cheese.
    • Bacon.
    • Fried onions.

  • Habanero Burger

    • Bun base.
    • Cajun mayo.
    • Shredded lettuce.
    • Diced jalapeños.
    • 9 oz9\,\text{oz} burger patty.
    • Steak seasoning.
    • Habanero sauce.
    • Cheddar cheese.

  • Smashburger

    • Toasted bun.
    • Shredded lettuce.
    • Diced pickles.
    • Patties: Two (22) separate 2 oz2\,\text{oz} patties.
    • Steak seasoning.
    • Cheese: Yellow and White American cheese.
    • Condiments: Ketchup and mustard applied specifically to the top bun.

  • Patty Melt

    • Rye bread base.
    • 22 slices of Swiss cheese.
    • 9 oz9\,\text{oz} burger patty.
    • Sliced onions.

Steak Selections and Combos

  • Petite Flat Iron

    • 6 oz6\,\text{oz} flat iron steak.
    • Steak seasoning.
    • Steak butter.
    • Served with broccoli.

  • Steak & Tender Combo

    • 6 oz6\,\text{oz} flat iron steak.
    • Steak seasoning.
    • Steak butter.
    • 44 tenders.

  • Surf & Turf

    • 6 oz6\,\text{oz} flat iron steak.
    • Steak seasoning.
    • Cajun seasoning.
    • Steak butter.
    • 1010 shrimp.
    • Served with fresh vegetables.

  • Steak Fajita Bowl

    • Rice base.
    • 6 oz6\,\text{oz} flat iron steak.
    • Taco seasoning.
    • Onions.
    • Peppers.
    • Mushrooms.
    • Cowboy sauce.
    • Pico (pico de gallo).
    • Guacamole.
    • Cheddar jack cheese.
    • Cilantro.
    • Lime.