How to Make a Breakfast Burger | Sean in the Wild

How do you combine a perfect smashed burger with a classic breakfast sandwich? Find out as Sean Evans gets schooled by Hard Times Sundaes proprietor Andrew Zurica, a patty purist who flips the "put an egg on it" craze on its head: Instead of putting a fried egg on his burgers, he throws a griddled patty inside an NYC-style bacon, egg, and cheese. Learn how to make it on the latest episode of Sean in the Wild.
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Season 1
Episode 25
First We Feast videos offer an iconoclastic view into the culinary world, taking you behind-the-scenes with some of the country's best chefs and finding the unexpected places where food and pop culture intersect.

[@jorgesalazar8717]

If New York was a person, it would be this guy.

[@ALLxISxGONE]

Mean but in a nice way.

[@pingasblobfish97]

It's very true.

[@Themain1ofall]

should be the title of this video lol

[@thelastdankbender4353]

You're god damn right!

[@ratel.miodozer]

Hes so uncomfy with his hands

[@return2monkey213]

I love how pretentious he is about not being pretentious.

[@TheJayman1188]

hahaha I really couldn't have said this better myself.

[@EdwardLorn]

Erudite

[@wesleysmith2989]

exact thoughts

[@TheOnlyCollection]

Here really is HUGE D

[@andysutcliffe3915]

If I’m eating the feckin’ thing, then I want it to be the way I like it, if that’s ketchup, Mayo, smothered in butter, covered in Chilly’s... I’m the one feckin’ eating it, it’s my choice, if you make it, but don’t like that, then don’t feckin’ sell it! 🙂

[@iLxXxLupo]

"people yellin at me fo maynasze so im like fook it ill put it in the packects ok?"

[@SpamSpu]

That mayonnaise rant was one of the most New York thing I've ever heard

[@m4x927]

Cameron Kumar the most New York thing is arguing about how New York pizza is the best

[@rossfororder]

He's my spirit animal complaining about mayo

[@MightiestMango]

I'll say this about the guy, he's right about one thing. Burgers were never meant to be gourmet. It's meant to be simple. However, I still think you can enjoy a burger however you want it. Taste is subjective, not objective.

[@Lee-wr2ts]

correct me if im wrong , yes they arent suposed to be gourmet , but are they suposed to be raw like this xD

[@BenReplay99]

Lee Sumirat thats not raw. Its perfection

[@chaunceymcT]

I think you're thinking about what he's saying a little too much. What he's really saying is, "If you don't like what I like then fuck off". Which is okay too. Kinda rude, but okay when you're the one that owns the business. That's his baby. That's his thing. If it's doing well economically with the "you don't like it, then fuck off" model... then... wow what a success! Most every product now will practically suck your dick to have your business. Kind of refreshing to see someone like him, honestly. Would I be his friend? I don't know, probably not. Would I be offended if he threw a mayo pack at me? Yes! But it's his business. He can do whatever he wants with it. Consumers are the ones that decide his fate.

[@greveeen]

ITS RAW

[@Chris-de3vq]

not when it's ground..when it's a single cut beef it can be anywhere from rare to well when it's ground it should be cooked medium to well..medium rare and less is a health risk

[@RebuildingYourRuins]

This comment section is hilarious. People are either shitting on this guy or shitting on the people that are shitting on him. Shit.

[@bigboi639]

S. H. I. T. T. I. N. G

[@jk45m58]

Can I shit on u?

[@hendrikkimmel2885]

Now that you say it

[@tacoguardian8703]

I'm shitting while replying to you observing others shit

[@mitchblahman13]

"I'll put a burger on an egg, I won't put an egg on my burger" >puts egg on burger

[@xokoy.]

Glad we're not the only ones who noticed that

[@tigerzoo325]

It's not a burger

[@4D4plus4is4D8]

A quick story about chefs who tell their customers how to eat - I used to work in room service in a hotel that had a fine dining restaurant in it. The waiters used to have to sneak into our area and smuggle out the tiny ketchup bottles because if the head chef found out that one of the customers was putting ketchup on their steak, she would go out and confront them. Years later in a different restaurant that also didn't have ketchup but wasn't lucky enough to be attached to a hotel, a little girl asked for ketchup and the chef said "No problem at all, we can just make some." And they whipped up some ketchup in about three minutes and happily gave it to the little girl, who was delighted. One of those chefs understands her job, and the other one is a pretentious asshole. The end.

[@lilbear78100]

Well who the fuck puts ketchup on a steak...If you're putting ketchup on a steak, you shouldn't be allowed to eat steak. Also if you eat a steak that is well done you don't deserve to eat steak. Stick to chicken strips because your immature palette doesn't deserve a nice cut of meat.

[@Zozo_uwu_]

Moar Of WoW Nothing wrong with enjoying a nice cut of meat cooked fully well done. Then added ketchup of course. Up until around the 1970s well done was american tradition. It only recently changed to follow the steps of Europe.

[@whatisthis-uw9ok]

Cool story bro.

[@Facesofpeanut]

If you're in my restaurant you are there to eat my food. If you want to eat your food, make it at home.

[@Zozo_uwu_]

@Bittah Contender - Yes we are there to eat your food, but dont get your head in the clouds thinking that every person is going to like your food EXACTLY how you make it. If a person believes it could be better with other toppings or condiments it does not mean they are wrong as everyone has their own opinion to a perfect meal. With that personality you wont get customers and get shut down. Bet the only reason this guy stays in business is because of how busy the location is.

[@AdiDoinStuff]

"not alot of places make these (poppy seed kaiser rolls) any more" I have seen those in literally every single deli I've ever been in...ever

[@m4x927]

AdiDoinStuff In NY?Cause I don't see them in deli's around the area I live in

[@rokkfel4999]

@@m4x927 east coast or west coast

[@jammar521]

AdiDoinStuff and shop rite

[@DanielSmedegaardBuus]

He doesn't really get out very much. He stopped about two decades ago. People throwing stuff af him became too much for his frail ego.

[@matthayward7889]

They have them in my local supermarket... in the UK

[@RagingBuffalo15]

McDonald's have it your way! Burger King I'm lovin it!

[@MrRobbking]

100

[@zachpalmero1356]

I'm glad someone said it

[@biggin92191]

I think his point was he didn't give a shit because they suck.

[@Shaxzara]

Illusion 100

[@_KodiaK_]

Oh yeah yeah

[@Mutukutumbuku]

"[...] and i'll put a burger on my egg, and not an egg on my burger [...]" - put's egg on burger

[@HelloHello-vk5ob]

Mutuku Tumbuku no he put a burger on his egg

[@TheDirtyNorf]

No he fucking didn't he put the egg on top of the burger.

[@nathanparrish2987]

DirtyDwarf you the real mvp

[@momspaghetti69420]

Think he meant he's putting a burger on his breakfast sandwich not an egg in his hamburger

[@Iamcrago]

@@momspaghetti69420 Shhhh let the idiots argue

[@KA1N3R]

"You put Sauce on Pasta, you don't put Sauce on burgers' Well, literally everyone disagrees.

[@HazEXcessive]

KA1N3R I sure don’t lol

[@Imnotallergictopeanuts]

bigup liquidrichard no u

[@SouthernExploring]

Yeah it seems in 2019 no one believes "The customer is always right".

[@elias197859]

@@Jakebreaks95 HUGE gay, please

[@mypenisisunbelievablysmall9870]

@@SouthernExploring because customers are usually fat retarded drones

[@ZR3FR1K]

Isn't the slogan "have it your way" Burger King's?

[@AnonymousNeptune]

Scott Steiner yes. Yes it is.

[@jmqz1911]

Scott Steiner haha yup what an idiot

[@Froakie34]

Jorge Marquez an idiot that owns his own business yeah....

[@slXD100]

WHATSMYNAME implying you need to be clever to own a business? he is just good in what he does and knows the right people. he still is an idiot, in some aspects at least

[@christianphillips2855]

It's called a joke. he's saying the chain restaurants are the same, or at least similar.

[@StingBear]

Sure looked to me like he put the egg on the burger, and not the other way around, like he said he would.

[@Rocioslane]

Pressure man...pressure

[@jpmthemonk]

He was being sarcastic. It's on-brand for NYC.

[@bittertruth436]

+Joseph M ,

[@ErikeAbbegale]

StingBear he meant it a little less literally. He did not ever want to put an egg on his cheeseburgers so instead he put a beef burger patty on his bacon, egg, & cheese breakfast sandwich.

[@whatisthis-uw9ok]

What a liar.

[@SpeedWeed97]

Oh yes mayo on my pasta so good

[@KingInky13]

Did he just use Burger King's slogan in reference to McDonalds?

[@fograw5]

i hate cooks that say things are supposed to be this way....thats how you never come up with a new idea

[@denzellizasuain563]

"If all pork chops were perfect, we wouldnt have hotdogs"

[@blackcherry1772]

"There's nothing that melts like american cheese" ....plastic comes pretty close though.

[@wvman2374]

american processed cheese is half plastic. thats why it melts that way

[@bans242]

wvman2374 probably true but it doesnt make it less tasty

[@peterwm234]

wvman2374 American cheese is.made from other cheeses you mongoloid

[@MP-mz7un]

It is phosphate. It can support health problems.

[@olliespear1955]

peterwm234 lmao and which of those cheeses is bright orange??

[@MrARMBARS]

I love how he's completely incapable of ever making eye contact.

[@FlamerTurtles]

“I don’t use gourmet ingredients they’re all crap.” *Has special poppy seed buns made by a bakery*

[@lowlybacongaming]

i dont think he said ingredients i think he said gourmet burgers. And would you prefer he uses old stale buns from china

[@HelloHello-vk5ob]

Flaming turtles poppy seed buns aren’t gourmet. The fuck you talking bout

[@Hellraiser988]

Ethan Brown plus if you eat too many you can fail a drug test it's been proven

[@Moxtrox]

Kaiser rolls are so abundant here in Europe, we use them to feed ducks. Nothing 'gourmet ' about them.

[@friendlyoldbum9182]

"specially made" not that they are special themselves, its the fact that they are made specially for him for that burger for whatever reasons he deems worthy. Making it gourmet. "Gourmet is a cultural ideal associated with the culinary arts of fine food and drink, or haute cuisine, which is characterized by refined, even elaborate preparations and presentations of aesthetically balanced meals of several contrasting, often quite rich courses." Cut from wiki IMO i reckon it counts.

[@70122riley]

@2:59 "I'll put a burger on my egg, but not an egg on my burger" @6:20 puts the burger on first....

[@MUSEisTheOneForMe]

This guy has no chill... love it.

[@adamcallaghan2135]

I love it

[@Watershake99]

5:26 I love how he has exactly one knife hanging there

[@cyber_athlete]

Watershake99 how many knives do u need to cut a bun with lol

[@Watershake99]

Yeah, just one. But I still like having an entire knife rack for just one knife.

[@nickcardillo3161]

“I got abused by everyone else’s creativity”

[@justaweeb1482]

Sean can interveiw a wall and make it the most interesting interview ever

[@skelley1199112]

he put the egg on the burger not the burger on the egg...

[@Shadowsign]

lmao he did xD

[@SaintNick02]

He was saying that he wants the burger to mainly focus on the sandwich being about it being breakfast not a burger with an egg on it.

[@rebeccaconlon9743]

if it was about breakfast, there wouldn't be a burger for starters.

[@popstarfromhel]

He put yolk side onto the burger so in a way it is against the burger rather than just plainly ontop...

[@richardcranium1475]

bothered the fuck outta me

[@Antilles1974]

Andrew Zurica: Gripes about "gourmet burgers" Also Andrew Zurica: Uses prime beef for burgers.

[@TauraCasanova]

Chuck is not prime, it's a pretty damn cheap cut and the most common to use for burgers, he doesn't know what he's talking about

[@NobleGuardianW]

@@TauraCasanova any cut of beef can be prime. Prime is a grade given to the entire cow. The levels go Prime, Choice, Select, then the others don't really matter

[@TreantmonksTemple]

Don't want to make what your customer's want? No problem, there's plenty of other places to get regular ground beef mixed with the cheapest cheese on the planet slapped on a bun with lettuce and tomato. Don't pretend what you do is special.

[@Hellraiser988]

Chris Honkala that's your problem not his

[@Mister_Eiffel]

Actually, that *is* his problem because, at the end of the day, you don't want to turn down sales because of your own hubris. If the word spreads that the cook can't be bothered to humor his clients' simplest requests, then eventually it *will* affect sales and his business he's so proud of may not be so lucrative.

[@cameronmassie642]

@@Mister_Eiffel You realize he has expanded with that attitude and not went out of business

[@Mister_Eiffel]

Not yet anyhow.

[@melissarobinson9618]

"A thing of beauty" Sean says... not only for the burger, but the process and love behind the burger

[@omgitzadamal3686]

I lost all respect when he didn’t toast the roll

[@yugiogodman8281]

why is sean so red

[@twelvelookslike]

The sun's a bitch

[@danielcrafa694]

Alcohol

[@DemitriX.]

white people got devil inside em

[@danielcrafa694]

Demitrix fuck off

[@netialouis527]

all them hot sauces.

[@Tundra-yb8gj]

I like how Sean leaned over the food on the prep table when he took a bite. I’d rather have his crumbs in the food where they can be consumed by another customer, rather than on the floor where they can be swept up!

[@612MOB]

This comment section soft as hell.

[@Froakie34]

Adam G ain't lying everybody is getting triggered from left to right

[@buschacha]

WHATSMYNAME Right? It's like it's filled with 12 year olds today

[@AperturePowered]

pretentious? if anything he's anti-pretentious...

[@BeardFaceSuper]

irk? Fucking panzies. Don't like him? Then don't go to his restaurant.

[@sportloverandmore]

Youre hella hard bro

[@JohnBorgen]

Sean, you are what the food network used to be. Thank you, keep it man!

[@basketanand]

I’ll just say this. The other commenters maybe enjoy the show, but they don’t get burgers. This man is an artist. Every movement was so well thought out and executed perfectly. Each element is there for the right reason. That’s a good burger

[@Guciom]

That's the thing most people in the comments don't get. The guy makes the food HIS way so people can try HIS taste. You want it generic? Go to McDonald.

[@faustomadebr]

Its funny how hes proud of never doing what he doesnt like, but he does it when you order...

[@zandert33]

If this guy bothers you never come to NYC, you won't make it.

[@DormantGolem]

damn i feel sorry for new yorkers if thats how all of them are lol

[@akirashiori6265]

DrakoneW why? Bc we got character? We got a different way of living here.Tf We got our community, you got yours. Go back to your safe place while we enjoy our thick skinned humor

[@pingasblobfish97]

Akira Shiori amen.

[@johnathonmcdaniel751]

DrakoneW Id never go to NYC too many people

[@dafttassia1960]

Akira Shiori it's not even bothersome, it's just weird how aggressive he is over burgers

[@xsplayed636]

"Im gonna put a burger on my egg, and not a egg on my burger" *proceeds to put an egg on his burger*

[@GirlPainting]

he could create the dish of the gods, with his attitude i would never eat at his place.

[@arcadedomination8006]

This guy is great. Proud of his food, no bullshit.

[@boolin543]

y'all out here eating a fat burger and i'm drunk eating mac n cheese

[@cameronmontijo8405]

We need reviewbrah on this

[@bruenar2054]

This comment section confuses me. Do you people go to Italian restaurants and demand fish lasagna and get upset when they don't make it for you? Order what's on the menu. If you want additions or changes ask. They have every right to say no.

[@Zozo_uwu_]

more like he doesnt believe in choice in his menu items, as his opinion is law.

[@thomasyates3078]

Asking for mayo isn't like asking for fish lasagna at an Italian restaurant; it's like asking for parmesan.

[@Hellraiser988]

Thomas Yates not really that's like asking to put soy sauce one the lasagna they made you it just doesn't work

[@Zozo_uwu_]

Hellraiser988 but mayo works on a burger, just like parm works on lasagna.

[@Hellraiser988]

HottStepper no siracha mayo works on burgers not normal mayo as normal mayo works best on a turkey sandwich

[@jaws102585]

I don't know why everyone is complaining, I like the guy..He's a little rough around the edges, but he cares about what he does and I respect that..I guess most people wanna order their burger like they're at Starbucks

[@P1983sche]

This guy is Brooklyn through and through. He’s awesome. Keep it simple stupid! He’s right.

[@jeffersonluke1691]

Why didnt he toast the bun?

[@withnail-and-i]

Because he's shit

[@VegetaDElric]

Jefferson Estioco you toast the bun to keep the bun from sogging up from the juices that come from the things that you put on top of it But he used mostly dry ingredients and the bun looks dry

[@lilbear78100]

Because you don't need to toast a good bun.

[@Lovin_NY93]

You don't toast a New York style bacon egg and cheese sandwich. It's a classic throughout NY

[@TheRockOfShame]

Kaiser rolls tend to be a bit thicker, dryer, and more stiff than your average bun, so it absorbs the juices better.

[@antoniocuevas6855]

lmfao actin like they're the "first ones" to do the bacon egg and cheeseburger. Merritt canteen has been on this wave for the longest time

[@misael9209]

Antonio Cuevas it's a staple New York food which is probably why it was highlighted

[@DeathBringer769]

It's basically a breakfast sandwich but he replaced the sausage patty with a beef patty, lmao... not new at all.

[@Hellraiser988]

Jason Storey show me where that bs is common

[@Spretzjnjikhow]

"American cheese", probably comes with a warning saying "may contain traces of milk"

[@Hellraiser988]

Spretzjnjikhow naw it should say may contain traces of plastic

[@JPLangley_]

Hellraiser988 You missed the joke. He called it plastic.

[@societybelike]

@@Hellraiser988 whoooosh

[@yassersaleh881]

I like this guy he believes in what he does and passionate about it

[@goldencum1611]

that guy: doesn’t tower his buns BABISH WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A WORD WITH YOU

[@kronic9005]

I'll take 3 please....

[@karacamp5265]

I think have it your way is Burger King not Mc Donalds lol

[@johnboson9543]

This is just ur typical New Yorker. I'm from New York and this guy is just trying to be funny 😂

[@joehfot]

John Boson yeah typical New York guys seem like dicks

[@cai7606]

John Boson. Nd he old school you gotta love it

[@fv8399]

@@joehfot 🗿

[@joashsal]

Everyone needs to learn from Andrew a little. He's got golden advice

[@avypath]

What advice? Tell your customers to fuck off, then end up doing the thing you said you would never do because you're a little bitch?

[@JackBeingJack]

“Words to live by” perfect harmony 3:41

[@tylerryan458]

Every person from New York City is just unnecessarily aggressive & hard headed... 😂🤷🏻‍♂️

[@UndergroundGamer]

Seems like a loveable guy Edit: he totally put the egg on top after he said he never would.....

[@kinghunternick1365]

lmao this guy is full of himself, food ain't even that crazy

[@cestlavieeee]

KingHunterNick mans busted the yolk

[@Angelwolfs9]

"Egg doesn't go on a burger!" Proceeds to put the egg ON the burger! Lmao

[@PresidentEvil]

I understand that you're not supposed to put condiments on certain foods, but I also acknowledge that people can eat their food however they want and it's not my problem

[@tunehknott9045]

I love this guys attitude.

[@jon1805]

I'll take Burger King. Throw a mayo packet at me and you're likely to get slapped.

[@ironknuklez]

Just a heads up not to add salt to your eggs while they are cooking like he did. They have a better texture when you add it after

[@ShuriknIbuki]

I love this guy. Actually both of them

[@Tylermeli]

Sean has the best job in the world.

[@thomaswilson5195]

That burger joint owner has balls, he won't lie and I like people like that

[@HowManyTimes234]

this guy is everything wrong with the "brooklyn" personality

[@Group_Anonymous]

No. you are another gentrified yuppie👎👎👎

[@UberSky]

People always getting boujee with their food. This is the shit, normal ass food.

[@hayessingerrunning4370]

I respect a chef like him

[@memphotan]

Awesome. Best interview yet! Love Andrew and the KISS concept is the best.

[@thorshammer81]

Omg this guy just said you sear it to seal in the juices 🤦🏻‍♂️ just stop please

[@personalaccount4360]

So many people in the comments are shitting on the guy lol. It's just him putting on a bi of a show for the camera. He's probably a bit of an ass in real life, but who cares? He's making your burger, not giving you therapy.

[@harrisonmckinney7659]

I'm glad that dude from cash cab is working again

[@WhatsHisName26]

Whether you like the guy or not, the finished burger does look delicious. I'm sold!

[@xSpoonz]

Gotta respect how a cook wants their food eaten

[@dahmuttdog2910]

This is how I imagine every person who detests pineapple on pizza

[@tonyamati96]

I like this guy

[@arionestewart9439]

Does it get that deep over sauce my guy😂🤣

[@rhowell5]

The golden arches does not say have it your way, that's the king, genius.

[@RazielSin]

never heard of this guy before but Boy what a treasure! havent even ate the food before but the mouth on this guy is god damn impressive... old school new yorker, gotta love it

[@CoconutJewce]

4:55 That's not blood. You'd expect a chef to know that...

[@twinkstepwaifu]

I can only assume he's using leymans terms to get the point across.

[@1Seanmb]

The term you're looking for is burger flipper. The guy is as much a chef as your average mcdonalds employee.

[@Hellraiser988]

1Seanmb some people don't understand it's not blood so he has to get the point across some how

[@thesenamesguys6283]

Kyle McGuiggan shut up idiot

[@fpbbq]

when you see they myoglobin coming through... no one fucking knows what that means.

[@alireshad6474]

Lmao Sean got cut off so much

[@acesfirebird5163]

7:00-7:03 was that... was that a pun?

[@dannyganelin9777]

You go Andrew, don't let the haters get to you and do what you do best. I appreciate honesty and doing what you want, enough with that soft serve mentality and "the customer is always right" bullshit.

[@d.almeida3633]

Easily the fastest growing channel on youtbue I have EVER WITNESSED!!! I remember 6 months ago they had in the two hundred thousand mark, and now 1.4 MIL??!!! WOW.

[@introducinggod8572]

This seems like the type of guy who'd unironically call himself an Alpha Male

[@trevorwilliams6362]

When it comes to cheese he appeals to the masses? Naw he's cheap..

[@DeathBringer769]

I love a good cheddar over the classic American processed cheese, which can be fine, but sometimes I want something else. Swiss burgers are really good too.

[@Qlicky]

One might not like a lot of cheese varieties, but there is always an option thats better than that processed shit.

[@diegs9757]

Right when I saw him slap that on it made me sad it had sm more potential

[@z33z11]

American cheese doesn’t really work in many recipes but on burgers and grilled cheese it’s perfect

[@jasonzimmer7478]

This guy knows exactly what he’s talking about

[@notjesse2458]

this guy is really passionate.

[@martinpospisil3747]

Simplicity is key to brilliance.

[@devanganga]

Didnt he say he would put the burger on the egg not the egg on the burger

[@fernandofloga7046]

We'res the new hot ones episode my boy sean ??

[@rohankapur6444]

Lol just saw this fool on Chopped

[@kryoticfuze7556]

Rohan Kapur what season and what episode

[@rohankapur6444]

latest season, and last weeks episode

[@Nobody.546]

Are we not gonna talk about how clean that egg flip was

[@StephRatty]

Go Andrew, the chef is boss and knows best. If he doesn't know best (ie people don't like it so they don't buy) then he would go out of business, but here he is growing.

[@circusberserkus]

I lost at least 30 IQ points listening to Andrew complain about how other people decide to cook and consume their food.

[@shuralbaskerville9754]

IF I'M PAYING MY (MONEY)I WANT IT MY WAY.IJS

[@HelloHello-vk5ob]

Shural Baskerville seizure?

[@joaodiogotim]

The kind of guy who has a restaurant for his ego, not to serve clients.

[@CapybaraMMA]

João Diogo Fonseca do you think Picasso painted for viewership? This guy is great at what he does hell yea he does it for himself and he's getting paid while doing it

[@DormantGolem]

two very different people and situations if picasso isnt doing it for viewer ship than a guy that is doing it for viewer ship shouldn't be associated with each other

[@goober7535]

That Picasso comparison is hilarious. This dude makes burgers. "You should see this line cook he's a regular monet!" Said no one ever.

[@Lee-wr2ts]

the hell are you talking about , picasso didnt get paid TO paint , This dude gets paid to make MY burger ...

[@oddless1972]

Charles Durham but you don’t get to eat the fucking painting

[@yesindeed5608]

This guy’s take on mayo is spot-on.

[@seeingeyefrog]

i love anything sean evans does lol aside form that hes great at what he does