How to Make a Sloppy Joe Cheeseburger | Burger Scholar Sessions

Have you ever heard of the Gom Cheese Brr-Grr? This unusual cheesy Sloppy Joe is a hyper-regional icon of Indiana, made famous by a place called Zaharakos. It also happens to be one of George's favorite things in the world. Are you ready to go back in time, 120 years? Get ready for the perfect marriage of beef and cheese.
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[@FirstWeFeast]

Like if you wish you loved something as much as George loves hamburgers

[@gaylordfocker7990]

You should start putting the recipes in the description. I want to make this shit.

[@necro-esque666]

Actually I love something more than George loves hamburgers, my girlfriend!

[@thatguyaron1154]

Dude. It's just sloppy joe with cheese and what ever veggies you want on a bun. You chefs be making street food we been making our whole life's.

[@Zambicus]

I feel personally attacked

[@Tb0n33999]

Recipe? I kinda have to make this now.

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

No guests, no glitter, no gimmicks ... just George being himself LOVING hamburgers. Now that's why I LOVE this guy, and why we're all here watching this show.

[@jenniferheart885]

i aint

[@robertsmith8729]

Couldn't agree more. Love it

[@MrRezRising]

The Issac Asimov look doesn't hurt.

[@battleaxealex4449]

Its so cool how much George legitimately loves burgers and their history.

[@NeoGamemaster]

He is going to bring us World Peace, one burger at a time.

[@rodneygriffin7666]

And as a Chef I find it so hilarious as he burns his hands and mouth by not knowing how hot the sh*t is when he touches or eats it fresh off the heat. That's crazy! 😂

[@DattMoss]

I love how he knows exactly what he's doing, but is also kinda clumsy and unorganized at times.

[@97nelsn]

I feel like getting a burger with him, or at least eating a burger while watching the burger show.

[@LockheedMartinEnjoyer]

Brrrr grrr

[@NicholasSlabaugh]

In high school I used to get this with fries and a Green River float. Back in the day when it was a dirty, dark hole with almost no customers. It's incredibly nice now!

[@claire_oshea6728]

There was an old drugstore (that sadly closed when our town got hit by Developments in the 90s), where you could get a green river float! Classic.

[@jordanparker938]

My bf and I have his book and we’ve hit all the places in Indiana except one. He LOVED the gom

[@mh2120]

What's a Green River float taste like? I'm picturing a Shamrock shake, but not made from a mysterious bagged liquid

[@NicholasSlabaugh]

@@mh2120 Like lime Life Savers and vanilla ice cream.

[@1991CALYPSO]

Green River is the best pop ever.

[@StrangeCreed]

It is not a Burger Session if George hasn't hurt himself.

[@IrLosin]

I've noticed that too, you could make a great montage of George going: ouch, ouch, arrghh, for 10 minutes.

[@budjy1]

I was about to comment this, classic

[@Atavist89]

George with a lit match is one of the most stressful things I've ever seen.

[@nanoflower1]

I think we were all waiting for it to burn his fingers and surprised when it didn't.

[@jeffreycherep8264]

As soon as he lit it,I expected disaster.

[@Narut0luva12]

I had to close my eyes..

[@sbodi4d]

I know, I was waiting for the F%CK!!

[@richj011]

No it isn't

[@ComicalRealm]

What's amazing is that even though this man has probably devoured thousands of burgers in his life, but is still visibly excited by each one

[@AxxLAfriku]

I HATE people that HATE other people. The comment I respond to did not spread HATE. That is good. BUT! I get a lot of HATE comments on my amazing videos and I HATE it. Please don't start spreading HATE. Do I have to HATE you too, dear rhea

[@billwigmore9798]

Definitely takes Warren Zevon to heart. ‘Enjoy every sandwich.’

[@Papa-Kev]

He an entertainer, that's what they do.

[@nanoflower1]

@@Papa-Kev It's clearly more than just trying to be entertaining as this was clearly a life long passion and not the sort of thing you just for the money.

[@aaron6008]

Yeah a pro

[@Tommy_Garrett]

I never thought I would see Zaharakos on here or, well, anywhere for that matter. I'm from Columbus and this place has a soft place in my heart. As a kid, my grandparents would take me there every year around Christmas time when they would redecorate with all of the old decorations that had been around since the 50s. This was even before the recent renovations where it was restored to what it looks like now. The organ in the back is actually the second one. There were two that were made and when Lou passed away, they auctioned off a lot of what was inside including the organ as it was going to close due to no one else in the family at the time was a part of it. When they decided to renovate it, they found the twin and brought it in. This and a Green River Float was my go-to order as a kid. It was made in the same foil-covered burger press when Lou would toast it all together. Those are some of the best memories I have with them when they were both around. I've only been in back once after Pap passed away and they had remodeled. We lost my Grandma in April. I might have to go back to Zaharakos now for them when it is decorated again for them.

[@ishan5538]

What a lovely memory, thanks for sharing that!!

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

George was right - Zaharakos is America.

[@eighthlegofthephantomtroup1842]

George is a national treasure, and one day, we all will be eating "George Motz burgers"

[@sommelierofstench]

pretty sure he makes burgers himself for money. he’s mentioned serving burgers to people at events. i would be honored to eat one of this mans hamburgers.

[@jigglepuff1218]

@just do it dude wtf go spam another channel

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

He'd never be able to decide what's on the menu. Too many options.

[@alla8226]

Men exist thatl already put him in the mouth of th

[@jonastrex05]

@@sommelierofstenchi mean, What else should he be doing? Lol

[@matman7691]

"His name is Chigurh." "Sugar?" "Chigurh, Anton Chigurh."

[@erikfrankfurt4650]

@Gelas Pecah Chanel Are you daft?

[@matman7691]

@Gelas Pecah Chanel lol, ok

[@alla8226]

@@erikfrankfurt4650 he might be a schoolbus named grant

[@erikfrankfurt4650]

@@alla8226 I get ya. Mythbusters. Short and yellow. Hah-haa.

[@alla8226]

@@erikfrankfurt4650 because his name is grant schoolbus

[@TimParker]

Get George on hot ones he's better than most of the 'famous people' - would love to see an episode with him.

[@americannightmare2109]

I just smoked weed

[@jjabberjaw8822]

Definitely. George and Sean Evans have collaborated a few times, and the videos have all been pretty entertaining.

[@mewhzy1501]

@@americannightmare2109 same bro

[@WhereTheVideoEnds]

He just had Sean on the burger show, and they talked about this a bit. For one, George doesn't think he has the celeb power to be on the show, but more importantly his spice tolerance is really bad. You'd think all those pain receptors would be burnt off by now

[@KeithPickeringGuy]

I haven't watched Hot Ones in probably 2 years because I just have no idea who any of the people they're interviewing are. If they ran out of real celebrities then they should branch out to people who can actually talk about food

[@Dusk.EighthLegion]

Was I the only person expecting George to burn himself with that match?

[@alla8226]

I thought he would burn himself withcold milk from the fridge

[@manof1000voices]

I would like to petition shortening “hamburger family” to “Hamily” to keep things fun around here

[@RussianTreeWrestler]

I petition we change it to 'Fam'burger instead of Hamily

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

When you're here, you're hamily!

[@richnegs5828]

Waaay too many petitions these days… it is what it is.😊👍

[@alla8226]

@@richnegs5828 no, from now on it will forever be known as the dr. Terrence elliot build challenge spectacular

[@richnegs5828]

@@alla8226 ….. I’ll get onboard with that!!! ✅

[@DeathBringer769]

George would be an awesome Hot Ones guest. His reaction to the spiciness would be hilarious, lol. They could even do spicy burger sliders instead of wings if they wanted.

[@alla8226]

Ok i'll let them know that you said it was ok to do burgers, because the producers of the show could not get a clear answer in relation to that, but thank the lord we have you, amen

[@necrogenesis1981]

"It took me back 120 years" Well you do have that look of an immortal food wizard.

[@Naabz]

George is so pleasent and genuine, even when he goes off topic I'm happy to just sit and listen.

[@TheColdestWater]

When this man says it's a perfect marriage of beef and cheese, you just gotta believe it 💯 percent! Drool worthy! 😍😋

[@charityguy10]

I can never tell if George is just loving the burger or if he’s burning his mouth while eating it with all the noises and moves he does 😂

[@Weed4daSoul]

The chewing sounds are so fucking gross. He’s ruined these videos for me tbh

[@bkrbyex4339]

I don't put hot sauce in a sloppy Joe mixture...nor cheese...but the slider castle puts cheese on their version of sloppy Joes

[@engineboy2344]

@@Weed4daSoul 😖

[@danebeisheim9793]

This wonderful, strange man's genuine love and admiration for American food history warms the cockles of my heart.

[@theangrymick9743]

As a burger aficionado, this show is delightful!

[@22hmartin]

George, you are so wholesome and I love these sessions. I am totally going to try to recreate this to the closest degree possible.

[@vesh]

This looks painfully good

[@Rainbow2023]

👍👍👍

[@DREWITSPACES]

[@americannightmare2109]

Everyone always spams your comments lol

[@osloconfidental1807]

@Dragons & Pigs why are you even here? 😂😂 watch something else, its not that hard

[@lukbomr.3112]

@Dragons & Pigs isnt the channel about eating spicy 'chicken wings'?

[@speaker7117]

George is such a dork and his enthusiasm is infectious! I love his genuine joy and passion!

[@mineplow1000]

Shudder to think if Mr. Motz turned his food enthusiasm for evil: "Today folks, let's take a look at some great regional potted meats, and then afterwards, let's really dig into some fantastic and unique breakfast cereals. "

[@charlesworkman2868]

Great episode. Genuine passion on display. George has actually inspired me to cook a number of these burgers

[@Tancave08]

Always a good day to learn about Hamburgers!

[@aaron6008]

Ikr 🤣🤣🤣

[@mglangley56]

We lived in Columbus Indiana for almost 20 years and our family enjoyed many trips to Zaharakos. So glad to see that someone invested and breathed new life into this historic place. ❤❤❤

[@Avellar3000]

I love these videos so much. We learn about history of burgers, see great food being made, and George is funny as hell to deliver it all to us

[@Jchmcom]

2:07 to 2:29 Too much memory is reserved for Brr-Grr facts and not enough is left to run basic processes. It is a worthy sacrifice.

[@DeadEyeDan16]

Honestly this is my favorite KZbin series. Every time there is a new episode I’m eating burgers for dinner the next day I love trying new burgers at home.

[@refereedad77]

My dad grew up going to Zaharakos. I still love to take my kids there! Thanks for showcasing it this week! So cool!

[@55mikemoore]

We have burger Fridays every Friday for the entire summer at our house because of this man. New burger each week! George is an American hero in my opinion. Now I find out that this gem of a "burger" sandwich is just a hop skip and jump from where I live and have never heard of it!?!? Travesty!

[@paulbarker6453]

Just got hooked on these videos. Way to go George! Great content!!

[@crimsondragon898]

Every time I watch George’s videos I always get hungry!!! I love em!! Keep the good videos coming bud

[@d3dshotcalamity226]

The most impressive part of this video is the correct pronunciation of "worcestershire." Sincerely, Masshole.

[@sKriM812]

I’m from Columbus and this is really badass seeing zaharakos mentioned

[@dootmcsploot4180]

Same, I did a double take

[@bassman812]

Hinkle's is the real Burger from SCI...No Peanut Butter....

[@DarthOrion]

I'm the guy that makes the gom for the last 3 years and this is way off.

[@poopiebandit]

LOVE YOU, SO MUCH!...Please never stop teaching me(us). I have tried at least 50% of the burgers on this show (at home,mostly, or in person).

[@stevemelgar2702]

I LOVE your enthusiasm for burgers George! It makes me feel less crazy about my particular burger obsession. 😁

[@matthewpickelheimer1837]

George, your channel has inspired me to try your recipes and experience all of the awesome burgers from the past. I also want to thank you for reviewing a classic from my hometown, Power's Burgers. These burgers are a classic Fort Wayne staple staying true to its origins to this day.

[@jakesteel2423]

I never know what to expect and its always a great episode!

[@micheleweber8297]

I absolutely love your passion and watching your show!

[@pedromelendez4625]

This is the only show I always look forward to from this channel, nothing against Hot Ones, just love this guy's way of teaching burger history.

[@kristenroberts9297]

I made a few of these years ago for my son, my mother & I. Didn’t realize the origin & found a recipe in a family cook book for “sloppy joe burgers” & made an almost exact rendition of this recipe🤍 this brought me so much joy🤪 will make this again with more knowledge! Love burger scholar sesh!! Keep em coming✅✅✅✅✅

[@sunny6977]

Can’t help but to stare at a tumbleweed hanging from the ceiling 🤣

[@Dudeiscool56]

I haven't looked at a burger the same, or made the same old regular burgers since watching George. Keep up the great work!!!!!!

[@johnwalshaw7362]

There's a fine line between genius and madness.

[@marshallwoodlock3213]

I'd love to hear your opinion of a burger here in my home town in waco Texas. There are only two places I know that make it. It's called a Frisco burger. It's a cheeseburger with chopped white onions and mustard and a thick chilli sauce with sliced and chopped hotdogs mixed into the chilli. The best version of it is at Christy's burgers in waco Texas.

[@Dranzerk8908]

The Frisco Burger name is used all over the USA with many different types, many chain restaurants serve it, Steak N Shake chain makes MANY versions of it, the one you describe was even served for a time before being phased out for a stream lined menu. I think the name Frisco is kind of just used for many types now used with toast vs bun. I'm guessing the original was from San Francisco at one time? Sounds like it could of been.

[@ultraman5168]

I'm a New Yorker and that sounds like hamburger heaven, yes please.

[@janetpaden8878]

Thank you for the recipe! I have good memories of Zaharakos. Christmas was my favorite time to visit back when it was family owned. I remember sitting in the child sized ice-cream parlor chairs. Been many years now since my last visit. The cheese brr-grr was always my favorite and a dish of home made ice-cream for dessert. It was actually started by two brothers. After the passing of one brother, the other wasn't in such good health himself. Which sadly started the decline as there really wasn't anyone who seemed interested in carrying on the family restaurant. It was one of the last places to actually still mix a soda by hand until the last brother left.

[@TheChrispablo]

My mane George is always burning himself or making a mess in every episode. Straight G

[@Eazyebnk]

George is a national treasure with all of the knowledge of burgers he has, I swear haha

[@Bootleg666]

After seeing the Black Flag and Grateful Dead stickers, I now want to see an episode where George just goes through his record collection.

[@CharliMonster]

Here for this!

[@BigSmoochie]

Growing up my family always made spaghetti with ground beef, and I would get “spaghetti sandwiches” with any leftover sauce for my school lunches. They looked just like this (well, redder) and this video makes me feel very nostalgic, thanks!

[@seraphimsforge-master5433]

I've always wanted to try a Sloppy Joes whenever I saw them on the Hunter's canned version But one from scratch 👌

[@icyfrostaye1109]

It’s easy to make just go and try it

[@seraphimsforge-master5433]

@@icyfrostaye1109 True 👀

[@knobsstrings]

Everything about this 7 and a half minutes is amazing!

[@jewmajorj]

This is the best series on first we feast.

[@twowheelterror2925]

Gotta love how my man keeps it short and sweet!

[@londonkiltmanreview1955]

Another fantastic video!

[@will_spea]

The brr grr from my hometown that i still can walk in and get from time to time! A great place!

[@flashrogue4376]

You're really nailing the "guy who just wants to eat a hamburger" schtick. love your channel man.

[@EmiIyOD]

I'll take one gom cheese borr gorrrr

[@SpirusFilms]

this is so chaotic, it’s a miracle that he actually finishes with an end product. i love it

[@memoh.23]

Food and history truly go hand in hand

[@roubaissa6996]

I’m watching all the way from Oz (Australia) and I’m salivating. We don’t have this kid of cuisines here.

[@SlavicCelery]

George Motz is visual manifestation of beautiful chaotic energy. Keep the episodes coming!

[@TheCerberusOfHell]

I love how excited he gets I'm exactly the same. I wish this was permanent every week

[@scottycunningham1413]

George is the only reason I subscribe to this otherwise vapid channel. His enthusiasm for working class American food staples as well anthropological approach to explaining the origins of these regional beef sandwiches makes for solid edutainment,

[@Sugarskulls_forever]

He's so funny and charismatic, I swear. He's nice and chaotic all at the same time!! haha!

[@Hoopsjvl]

My hometown classic. Love that place, Zaharakos

[@DREWITSPACES]

I shouldnt be watching this when im hungry

[@donk026]

I'm watching and eating a peanut butter and jelly 😒

[@Rathbaume]

I see George in a video and I immediately watch that bad boy. More George!

[@kathyerickson9402]

Thanks for the Zaharakos story...that's pretty darn neato! That Brrr-Grrr looks very rich and toasted white bread makes the perfect bed for it.

[@jamesholgate435]

I wait every week for this

[@stevenbehm79]

I wasn't you to know that you are my favorite celebrity and because of your show cultivating my love of cheeseburgers you inspired me to start my own 50s style burger shop and I'm well on my way to starting this business you're my hero sir

[@samanthagosnell6164]

This show has really grown on me and I love it now. I was so wrong to write it off when I first saw it

[@Dan_d00d]

George !!!!!!!!!!!! forever.

[@RodTejada502]

God, I love this show so much

[@8556126]

One of the most enjoyable parts of Burger Scholar, is unsurprisingly the Scholarly bits. Gonna try this one.

[@jamescasas6677]

Love the skate board, emphatic over the burger!😎

[@fiatlux8828]

This man is the only reason I am subscribed to this channel.

[@daveg8372]

I made almost this exact thing last night, I had ground beef I needed to use, but did not want just a burger. So I threw in some random spices, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and cheese. Was awesome.

[@classictalkies]

George makes the content interesting, but the editor elevates it. Cheers to the editor - excellent job 👏👏

[@kjata090]

I love Zaharakos and their Gom Brr-Grr. I went to High School in Cbus and the place is a staple local

[@509rep]

So trying this tomorrow. It’s 11 o’clock at night watching this and I’m getting hungry.

[@el_music0]

You know it’s good when his head starts to whip around uncontrollably 🤣🤣🤣

[@dashhazard8526]

The name of this sandwich sounds more like a reference to the "Gom Jabbar" from the "Dune" novels...

[@Nukle0n]

Hopefully less lethal

[@DeathBringer769]

I prefer a Gom Cheddar ;)

[@dashhazard8526]

@@DeathBringer769 Nice!

[@houghtonjohn8341]

Hello 👋 how are you doing

[@Skrileton]

I never thought a burger from my own home town would be featured on here. Cheers from Columbus!!

[@EricGranata]

This is the first burger scholar video I’ve watched after passing many over. Sloppy Joe brought me in but George will have me coming back. Good times.

[@devinforman8213]

That first bite is always the funniest 🤣👍

[@dylanmcgregor6496]

He IS an American hero! We need these kind of stories, thanks again for the history :)

[@alyssamohr9327]

I hadn't been to Zaharakos in 10 years but I took my husband for the first time and had this brr-grr and it was, in fact, amazing! ❤

[@TechNextLetsGo]

Sloppy joes are like my signature cooking dish, and yes add the whole spice rack to it

[@michaelbest4190]

Wow that’s a awesome video that looks delicious I definitely what to try that right NOW

[@brittneyabner7984]

Not sure anyone can love hamburgers as much as George, but I'm trying!!!! Thank you for another great episode

[@houghtonjohn8341]

Hello 👋 how are you doing

[@joegriffiths6321]

This is basically what I do with Bolognese on Toast as leftovers from the last night 😂

[@oceanfood420]

this is a great show!

[@KadenBarriga]

George, I don’t know if you ever read these comments but your show always brings a smile to my face and makes me want to try all of these different burgers!

[@sigma1328]

This guy has legit Bob Ross vibes, he loves what he is doing, loves sharing it with you, and you learned from someone with a positive attitude

[@zackwhiteal]

Made this the other night. So good.

[@PatrickESpecht]

Looks like something right out of a Midwest potluck/church dinner. Well done, Imma go make a couple of these....

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Great episode George !