As creator of BurgerMonday I’ve staged some pretty outrageous burgers, from the UmamiBurger MNO Burger, topped with Port-braised short ribs, truffle cheese, foie gras and truffles, to the Disco Bistro Original Disco Burger, layered with smoked dry-aged short rib, marrow and trotter sauce, Cheddar, pickled onions and bone broth.

Much as I look forward to showcasing still more obscene burgers piled with wild things I do fear we may be losing our way. In the race to out-top one another burger chefs and their fans risk forgetting two burger basics:

– A burger is only as good as its beef patty.

– Get the meat part right and the burger can stand on its own, with little embellishment.

To help put the meat of the matter back in focus I urge home cooks, restaurant chefs and burger dudes everywhere to take the @BurgerMonday #RealBurgerChallenge:

Create a great burger with 1 bun, 1 patty, 1 sauce and 1 topping.

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How to Enter The @BurgerMonday #RealBurgerChallenge

1) Post your name and declare your intentions in the comments section below or visit the #RealBurgerChallenge Facebook page and click join.

2) As your REAL BURGER takes shape, post your photos, illustrations, videos or thoughts on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook, using the hashtag #RealBurgerChallenge.

Like/Comment/Share

Like, comment on and share the best posts with the hashtag #RealBurgerChallenge. I will do the same.

The Prize

Win the #ReadBurgerChallenge and you’ll be invited to take part in a BurgerMonday event featuring your 1-bun, 1-patty, 1-sauce, 1-topping burger.