Binging with Babish - El Burdigato Supreme from Teen Titans Go!
**Creating El Burdigato Supreme: A Recipe Inspired by "Teen Titans Go!"**
Welcome back to *Binging with Babish*! This week, we’re diving into something truly cosmic—El Burdigato Supreme, a once-in-300-years mashup of delicious junk foods from *Teen Titans Go!* If you thought the combination of tacos, burgers, hot dogs, and pizza couldn’t get any crazier, think again. We’re about to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds wondering if they’ve reached the peak of indulgence.
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### **The Recipe Begins: Taco Meat Preparation**
Let’s kick things off with the star of the show—taco meat. For this recipe, we’ll need one and a half pounds of ground beef. To ensure optimal texture and moisture retention, we’re treating it with a solution of one tablespoon of water, a half teaspoon each of kosher salt and baking soda. Whisk these ingredients together and massage them into the beef before letting it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Once the beef has had time to absorb all those flavors, it’s ready for the pan. Heat up a couple of tablespoons of neutral-flavored oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Cook the beef until nearly done, then drain any excess fat if necessary (nobody needs to know about your love for grease). Next, we’ll add our taco seasoning: one tablespoon of kosher salt, two teaspoons each of chili powder and all-purpose flour, and one teaspoon each of sugar, paprika, cumin, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir this spice blend into the beef and let it toast for about 30 seconds before adding a quarter cup of water, one and a half teaspoons of beef bullion, and one tablespoon of tomato paste. Cook until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy—your taco meat is ready!
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### **Hot Dog and Burger Preparations**
While the taco meat simmers away, let’s not forget our hot dogs and burgers. For the hotdogs, we’re keeping things simple by grilling them to perfection. Meanwhile, our burger—weighing in at three pounds—is being shaped into an elliptical form to accommodate the taco format. Place it on a smoking-hot griddle, season with salt and pepper, flip it, add double cheese, and give it a quick squirt of water before covering it to encourage maximum meltiness.
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### **Assembling El Burdigato Supreme**
We’re assembling this creation on parchment paper set in a rimmed baking sheet because things are about to get messy. Start by layering shredded cheddar cheese and pepperoni on a burrito-grade tortilla. Slice one hot dog in half lengthwise to prevent any unwanted tenting, then fill the gaps with your taco meat. Top this with sliced tomatoes and torn romaine lettuce before folding over the tortilla. Sprinkle the top with shredded low-moisture mozzarella and additional pepperoni, then slide it into a 400-degree Fahrenheit oven for six to eight minutes until the cheese is fully melted and everything looks golden. Remove from the oven, rearrange any stray pepperonis, and serve—this is El Burdigato Supreme in all its glory.
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### **Reflections on the Recipe**
As Babish gloved up to tackle this creation, he couldn’t help but wonder if it was possible to have too much of a good thing. While the flavors are undeniably rich, the execution leaves room for improvement. The burger iteration, for instance, ends up being slightly less messy and more manageable than its origin story. Toppings include hotdog slices acting as “hotdog bacon,” a burger patty seasoned with taco spices, melted mozzarella, pepperoni, and pizza sauce (yes, Babish remembered this time!). This version is served on a toasted brioche bun with torn romaine and sliced tomatoes—it’s a delicious compromise.
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### **Taco Smash Burger Pizza**
Babish also explores the *taco smash burger* trend by flattening a burger into a tortilla-lined bowl. After cooking it to perfection, he tops it with cheese and pepperoni before using it as a hotdog bun. This version is fiery, messy, and undeniably unique—though not exactly Babish’s favorite.
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### **Pizza-Fied Hot Dog**
Finally, we arrive at the hotdog iteration—a true innovation. By toasting pizza-fied hotdog buns in the oven, Babish creates a base for his chopped cheese creation. Seasoned with taco spices and served with melted mozzarella and seared beef bits, this version is less messy and equally delicious.
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### **Final Thoughts**
After experimenting with all four versions—burger, taco, pizza, and hotdog—Babish concludes that the pizza iteration is his favorite. It manages to capture the essence of El Burdigato Supreme while being easier to eat. His biggest takeaway? Making chopped cheese and putting it on your hot dog—a game-changer for anyone looking to elevate their fast food game.
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So there you have it—a full breakdown of El Burdigato Supreme, brought to you by Babish himself. Whether you’re a fan of tacos, burgers, hot dogs, or pizza, this recipe proves that sometimes, the sum of its parts is greater than the whole. Now, go forth and create your own version of this cosmic creation—you’ve earned it!