BURGER BUDGET BATTLE | CHEF (£2.50 Budget) vs NORMAL (Unlimited Budget) | Sorted Food

[@kaylee619]

Ben’s gleeful little shrug hen he said “free egg” was my favorite

[@ElloLoJo]

Most adorable shit I’ve seen, maybe ever

[@janae5926]

Hen? Is that a pun?

[@bill-or-somthingbill4390]

In the states, they call what Ben made a patty melt not a burger. Why do they struggle so hard with the concept of a burger. It’s a Glutinous bun with ground beef + toppings

[@MRProduction800]

@@bill-or-somthingbill4390 Burgers don't have that strict of a definition and how people define a burger varies wildly. If you noticed, Ben even referred to his as a patty melt. In the context of what they are doing, it seems perfectly fair for the patty melt to be considered a burger since the framework they are going with is a beef patty between slices of bread. That said, you can find all sorts of instances where the bread is different or completely replaced with a different option, for example, lettuce for those looking for a less carbed burger. There is no good reason to gatekeep "burger" since they already come in so many variations that someone is likely to take issue with. At the end of the day just enjoy your food and have a good time.

[@WhatKindOfNameNow]

@@bill-or-somthingbill4390 Oh calm your tits. A patty melt may not technically be a burger, but it's close enough for the budget half of this battle.

[@ricorori]

Jamie salvaged the mayo with the knowledge he has, so he should definitely keep that badge! I'm definitely gonna try some of the hacks Ben offered.

[@cjchief011]

give him an additional badge if for no other reason it will piss barry off

[@SheepdogSmokey]

I'm just wondering about the buns without heating the milk as I don't have a sous vide machine, but also have the time to let it go from scratch.

[@etienne8110]

Actually you don't need a second eggyolk. Another option is to have custard in a bowl and treat your failed mayonnaise like oil and just start emulsifying around the custard. Failed emulsion is due to a bad ratio of protein/fat, the eggyolk has some protein to correct the issue, but mustard is enough. This save you from having one more egg white to deal with afterwards.

[@justicegaming1412]

@@SheepdogSmokey The milk heating was only necessary because of the limited proof time. If you have more time to let it proof, you can let your milk come up to temperature in a more slow-paced fashion. Or go on the parenting blog sites and look up how to heat up milk in a microwave.

[@ForceflowX]

Save the sauce, save the badge. Even chefs can slip up in the kitchen, skill is being able to salvage the food, and Jamie did that, and even remembered to add more oil to balance out the extra egg.

[@schwig44]

save the sauce, save the badge save the sauce, save the badge save the sauce, save the badge

[@J0NNNNN]

Agreed, no way he should lose it for the recovery he pulled off

[@DevilboyScooby]

Plus it was equipment error rather than lack of knowledge or ingredients, he just tried to save time and effort and it backfired. 🤷‍♂️

[@draconicdusk5911]

This

[@unlocated7448]

@@DevilboyScooby he didn’t have a budget - he should have just made a 6x batch or something.

[@bender7167]

Mike: "So you didn't even buy the seeds?" Ben: "... But the rain and Sun!"

[@sachyriel]

If you can't get homemade rain and sun, store-bought is fine.

[@nottsoserious]

I feel like they should be more lenient towards Ben's herb garden use. He's already on a super tight budget, and buying a whole package/bunch of fresh herbs is super inefficient for just one dish.

[@THENAMEISQUICKMAN]

@@sachyriel Sun and rain is £59.99 at Waitrose. Other supermarkets are available.

[@raideurng2508]

At that moment, you can see some sweat forming on Ben's upper lip....

[@bcaye]

The money for the seeds is absolutely redeemed by the work of growing them. People think herbs are easy to grow but it still requires effort and attention.

[@Snehaasenthilkumar]

Ben’s face when Mike challenged him on the price of his parsley😂. Loved how he wormed his way out of it

[@SortedFood]

😂 sneaking ingredients into the studio.

[@MaikNL]

@@SortedFood Parsley from the prison pocket.

[@justwinks1553]

@@SortedFood protip, Tablespoon of molasses in about 1 1/2-2 liters of water will feed your herbs and boost growth. Mix it in a cup of warm water then add to room temp. Plant food from the pantry.

[@richbuilds_com]

He already had the herbs - it was a sunk cost, not an additional cost. Never mind his point about him using the part that had grown (genius!)

[@Sunnylyndis]

He might have initially paid for it but its a living organism. If taken care of the $5 he paid for it will become a negative net cost after however long it lives. Technically there will become a point to where it becomes “free.”

[@Kozmokast]

Considering Jamie was able to save his Mayo, the badge should probably stay intact. Being able to correct a hasty mistake is definitely important in the kitchen.

[@MarcFromNijmegen]

I would love to see more low budget cook offs, preferably between the normals. Or an unlimited budget Ebbers spaz out. See what he does when he has no cost/time/technique restrictions.

[@miriams.4341]

I would actually really enjoy that - seeing what Ben could put together when there are no limitations.

[@wolfvale7863]

That man's culinary mind could bankrupt the show. $10, 000 steaks anyone?

[@killrade4434]

@@wolfvale7863 thats the price of the first appetizer i assume.

[@kayliemackenzie6098]

This would be very cool to see. It does feel a bit unfair to give the normal the lower budget, but maybe two normals could work together and that way they'd effectively have twice as much time compared to the chef, which might bring it back into feeling fair. (Or, they could have an allotted/unlimited amount of prep time before the battle officially begins.)

[@Raina111111]

I really just wanna see Ben pop off. The Easter 3-course meal was amazing

[@vincentcarlson8525]

Jamie's bun with Ebber's burger, an affordable meal taken to another level.

[@TheWigleFamily]

This is a perfect example why Budget Battles shouldn't charge the full cost if a package, but only for the portion used. Staples (eggs, condiments, flour, sugar, etc.), especially, will be used down the line so the full purchase price shouldn't weigh on one meal.

[@cass16433]

@@TheWigleFamily agree however I understand them wanting it this way so people who don't have those staples (let's say an extremely broke and unbudget friendly student) can still make them and see how they can still eat well for no money (even tho £2.50 is like over 5$ here in canada it's still great)

[@mykaelaparadis5264]

I feel like that was a good result. And I feel like Jamie should keep his mayo badge BUT only because he saved it and knew what to do with the saved mayo. If he ruined it and couldn't save it...badge out the door

[@asiyah7714]

Completely agree

[@steveaustin2686]

I agree as well.

[@TehMegaSnakeFan]

Yeah defo deserves to keep. Barrys lost badge was a case of him only getting it on a good day in the first place. Jaime seems to be actually retaining knowledge and skills ans just had a bad day when it came to the mayo. We all have bad days but jaime's retaining and growing his knowledge and skillset

[@Aviertje]

Disagree. The fail was a tool oversight fail, not a mayo creation fail. With a different/smaller blender or larger portion, the problem might not have existed at all, despite the purpose being the exact same. He could have poured out his original ingredientsand hand-stirred it and it would have worked, but because of the time constraints and him needing to do other things too, it was easier to increase the size of the portion appropriately.

[@jjdoughboy2103]

​@@Aviertjei don't understand food math/science but that seems like where this falls in line with. Understanding where and how sauces react and change depending on the size and rate you create it.

[@alleosussquirt8041]

Ben's look of horror when Mike brought up buying the seeds was perfect.

[@Wannabe_Baby]

As much as I would like to see another badge get retracted, Jamie DID save his mayonnaise. So he should keep it.

[@margeryk000]

And I kinda think that could be another badge unto itself. The Lifesaver Badge or the Fixit Badge.

[@asiyah7714]

I completely agree, he shows he deserves to keep it because he knew where he went wrong and how to fix his mistake

[@Uncle_Smidge]

Anyone can make a mistake, even a chef. Skill is knowing how to fix it while wasting as little as possible.

[@asiyah7714]

@@Uncle_Smidge I love this comment!!! So true

[@MotorcycleUS]

He managed to save it on his own so he should get to keep it.

[@MYERZ08]

When I was in the finals of my practical exams at catering college the tutor who watched your every move, gave me EXTRA credit as I split my hollandaise sauce. The extra credit was because I saved the sauce with a tiny amount of boiling water and adjusted the seasoning. Now after 30 years of being a professional cook her advice afterwards was 100% correct. Its not about the disaster in the early moments it's about how much can be saved.

[@emiilyshe]

I loved the whole bit of Ben justifying his additional herbs to Mike. The awkward pause was amazing.

[@StuffLikeJuda]

felt like Ben was really giggly and energetic today. not like he isn't normally, but he looked like he was enjoying himself a lot. good on you, Ebbers!

[@nottsoserious]

the energy when he said "free egg" was hilarious

[@jessicazaytsoff1494]

@@nottsoserious it was super cute!

[@ope_is_me]

“So you didn’t even buy the seeds?” Mike is an ICON.

[@laartje24]

To be fair the seeds are way cheaper than buying fresh herbs every week. And he was right about the parsley, the stuff grows faster than you can eat it.

[@Lilian040210]

@@laartje24 And parsley just keeps regrowing over and over so technically... It passes...

[@MrJking012]

The LOOK on Ben's face my god ... PRICELESS.

[@justmewhoelse85]

@@MrJking012 the sheer panic as he tried to justify!!

[@dmitritovell8831]

@@laartje24 I eddp Look oosselesi

[@fishisnotcool]

When Mike “you’re not serving fries are you, but you’re still chipping away at Jaime” and Ben just didn’t acknowledge it. I liked your joke Mike.

[@evilofdevil9030]

ben's impressed look at jamie's dough after it has risen looked like a proud parent

[@chriscarver17]

And the look as Jamie was throwing out the flour

[@misterkayy]

8:47 Ben explaining why exactly his parsley is free is so wild yet just about passable is me at my thesis viva.

[@nathaniel8917]

Really like these types of battles, actually teaches everyday useful things

[@SortedFood]

We're glad you liked it, thank for watching Nathaniel :)

[@janmay3901]

Liked the shredded butter and cheese into the chopped meat as a way to increase flavor, and keep it moist I suppose. Keep sharing those ideas on how to make the cheaper cuts of meat more flavorful. Thanks.

[@MonkBreath]

Ya, I feel like it really shows how you can make a great meal regardless of the budget you are working with. Plus it's great to remind us that despite the "normals" not really being true normals anymore there is still a decent gap to a chef and all the time and dedication put into achieving that title. I would also be interested to see the reverse. What can a normal make on a budget to show you don't have to be a chef to get a fantastic budget meal. I also wonder what Ben would make with a higher budget, what ingredients he thinks are best etc.

[@janmay3901]

@@SortedFood I tried your shredded butter trick when making a crumb top coat for an apple pie... fantastic results

[@andieland1923]

I agree with the consensus - if Jamie hadn't been able to save his mayo and known how to balance it back out with the extra oil, then the badge could be taken away. But he knew how and he fixed it so he should keep his badge. Also totally want to try that bun recipe!

[@Anna_TravelsByRail]

Woooh Jamie knowing the science behind the making of the buns and using that to his advantage. Way to go!

[@SortedFood]

Whoop whoop Jamie!

[@batthew8997]

getting told by the food team. but yeah sure lol

[@karenko4907]

That's a long way from Jamie's logic in 2017: "Jesus can walk on water I can walk on cucumbers Cucumbers are 96% water Therefore, I am 96% Jesus. If that's not science, I don't know what is" Well done Jamie.

[@wwaxwork]

@@batthew8997 He still made them and understood why it worked.

[@batthew8997]

@@wwaxwork ok go kiss him

[@SilverAlaunt]

I feel like the badges should have levels (maybe point values) to them. So bronze, silver, gold, etc depending on repetitive and consistent knowledge application. I think this would provide another level of testing regarding “basic” and such.

[@walksthroughlife900]

Never seen Ebbers be speechless before!!! Mike got him good with that "free herbs?" question 😂😂😂

[@SortedFood]

Hahahaaaaaaaa

[@Joliie]

Jaw drop 8:33

[@andrineslife]

Ben has so much budget advice and this is such a fun format to highlight that, while the normals get to just go bananas 😊

[@ljanes2655]

I don’t think Barry’s been the normal in one of these budget battles - are y’all afraid of what he’d do with an unlimited budget???

[@reverendglitch]

Every time they mention it the entire team gets nightmares of cloud eggs

[@devcrom3]

Please subscribe to our patreon because SOMEONE used up our annual budget on fancy salt!

[@Zero070810]

Barry: Gold leaf, bamboo salt, and champagne Jaime: MEAT

[@SocietiesSlave]

@@Zero070810 🤣🤣

[@gabrieltanzh]

Omg this needs to happen. Or maybe just restrict him to a 10x budget (that'll really restrict his ambitions...

[@liv-4423]

Is it just me or was Ben especially wholesome in this video? So many adorably hilarious moments: • Mike roasting him about the herbs 8:34 • getting a 'free egg' from Jamie 12:12 • receiving a compliment from Mike at the end 15:35

[@astcat]

He saved it without just yelling “EMULSIFY!” at it, so he should keep the badge.

[@SuperPeppi]

Ben's "free egg" comment has officially elevated him to "cutest man alive" level. Well done, Ebbers, well done. 💝

[@Azasam16]

“So you didn’t even buy the seeds?” Followed by awkward silence 😂😂

[@coldfrost-Official]

by that logic if jamie stole all of his it had bin free so he would have won the price check and a smart shopper badge

[@ZanderKaneUK]

Ebbers needs a herb badge taken away.

[@rjploops]

"But the rain was free." ha

[@Joliie]

8:33 Ben uhm got no comeback for that.....

[@mlys9998]

That gulp, and moment to think of an excuse on the spot

[@girlinterupted6815]

I don't think there is a much bigger compliment than a chef going "That, is epic! “

[@Parkesview]

Jamie's burger was the most ridiculous monstrosity I've seen in ages. And all I want to do is eat it

[@kushbhasin3051]

Was delicious!!!

[@timhyatt9185]

it's not a burger anymore.....and that's precisely what's wrong with it......the burger in the middle seems like an afterthought, and not the "star" it's supposed to be.....

[@kushbhasin3051]

@@timhyatt9185 I think a "Burger" is the entire thing. The meat in the middle is just a patty without the bun...

[@samsowden]

@@timhyatt9185 I can only think that it would have been even better if he'd just made the same sandwich just with the steak instead of a patty.

[@vagabondwastrel2361]

@parkesview that is nothing. Guga made a dry aged a5 wagyu burger.

[@ckstonge]

As a cook at home, and having worked in a few different kitchens of different types during my life, I cannot say this enough - thank you guys for your content! I have learned more watching your videos than from any other source, and that includes my late mother teaching me to cook for almost two decades! Amazing videos, fun content, inspirational ideas and as always - keep on showing us the cheats, tricks and hacks that elevate the food we make from average to extraordinary!

[@TheDiplomancer]

Did anyone else think Ben's little "free egg" comment was kinda adorable?

[@laartje24]

It reminded me of my time in dorms on a thight budget. I would always steal the scraps that would otherwise be thrown away from other people's kitchens and find a way to use them in whatever dishes I ate that week.

[@johnjiberdy]

The thing I appreciate about this channel is that you guys compete, and banter a bit during the cooking, but when it comes down to judging, you're kind to one another's dishes. It's wholesome.

[@jennyt7048]

The idea that the studio had an airing cupboard but no running water made me laugh far too much

[@tiago9977]

I love when they explain the science behind cooking/ baking too. It's a great way to educate ppl *and* make them appreciate chefs even more.

[@dashkatae]

Jamie saved his mayo cause he didn't have to start it over and he was smart about it because he added more oil to make sure the flavor profile was correct. He keeps his badge. Hell, he probably deserves another badge for showcasing his skills in both saving what he had already made and keeping the proper flavor profile.

[@seofra8252]

I would love to see an "I fixed it" badge.

[@Tikuros]

Nah, no second badge, that would be too much. But yes, I think that mayo save saves his badge as well

[@sesugawaaruno830]

Something like ad-lib badge

[@Khazandar]

No. He screwed up the mayo to begin with, something that is incredibly basic. He loses the badge.

[@Jetswitch]

Any chef could accidentally screw something up in the process, even something "incredibly basic", but it's how you bounce back and fix your mistake that matters. He saved the mayo, of course he should keep the badge.

[@alicelucian4570]

"because cash, cash money" is now my favourite answer ever

[@gunna2cool]

Let's be honest, I'm never making Jamie's burger... That's a night out kind of thing... But all them hacks Ebbers threw in... I'm going to try as many of them as I can!

[@a.7811]

exactly why this is so brilliant! best of both worlds in 1!!!

[@kiriakoz]

I'm in Sydney, we're currently in a lockdown since June which will extend to most likely to September. I have been buying better ingredients to compensate for not being able to go out as much. I might use some of Jamie's tips (not for the whole thing)… and then I'll probably need to follow Ebbers' tips once I've run out of money.

[@gunna2cool]

@@kiriakoz hehe, good luck! Let us know how it works out

[@RaymondArias]

12:12. When Ben said "Free egg," it's weirdly wholesome and adorable. 😂

[@thuggishcone1392]

Oh man. Ebbers visible gulp when Mike asked about the seeds was hilarious. His reasoning about it being free was also great.

[@stephanielott1004]

I love seeing Ben cook with a budget. He just oozes creativity! Jamie's burger looked phenomenal too! Great video!

[@aigis4231]

Mike: so you didnt even buy the seeds? Ben: 8:35 *surprised pikachu face*

[@rexstuff4655]

The fact that he was able to save the sauce in some ways makes him even more deserving of the badge. Keep.

[@Anna_TravelsByRail]

Mike mentioning to Ben that the herbs weren’t exactly free is pure gold! 😂

[@nightshade7240]

I loved Ben's "oh shit" moment when Mike said that.

[@schwig44]

@@nightshade7240 war flashbacks to budget pass it on

[@bcaye]

Herbs are perennial. They grow back for at least two years.

[@Anna_TravelsByRail]

@@bcaye that would have been a great comeback for Ben!

[@stevemccrory9130]

"Burger.....me senseless!" - noticed by Jamie, ignored by Ben. I'd have Spaff's any day of the week. KEEP THE BADGE.

[@betaich]

Jamie should keep his sauce badge, for one he just wanted to use a faster way, which didn't work, but that is just a failed experiment. He knew how to save it and that it needed more oil after getting an extra egg yolk in, so he didn't forget what goes into a mayonnaise, unlike some other person did with the spice blend,.

[@Grounders10]

agreed.

[@lookitsm.e]

Barry hates dukkah now

[@rachelduffy9458]

I love that Ben keeps trying to sneak his herbs in! Glad they allowed it this time, they should absolutely be considered free

[@The1luckdragon]

I would have been ok with him making the mayo over to keep his badge. Salvaging the mayo he started I think proves he earned his sauce badge.

[@mattofthedead3960]

This channel is comfort food for the soul. Can't tell you how many times i've rewatched all the food battles. Just can't seem to get tired of them and end up learning cooking skills while cracking up the whole time. Kudos to you all.

[@JAKEGOODYEAR]

I honestly think that burger is the best thing I've ever seen any of the normals make, absolutely incredible scenes

[@SinisterMD]

Jamie is my spirit animal. My wife gets so mad at me because when I'm allowed to make things in the kitchen...it's stuff like Jamie's mega-burger. Love it. Keep it up chaps!

[@Zorial57]

Jamie knew that his attempt hadn't worked and also knew exactly what to do to salvage it, and it worked! Proves he keeps the badge, in my book!

[@sshishegar]

For everyone 12:10 Go ahead, rewatch it twenty times. We all need this type of innocent glee right about now

[@BuchanvanVeen]

I love Ben's reactions when he saw the dough Jamie made (poke) and his 'That's epic!' shout when the burgers are created.

[@professorsypher6174]

My initial thoughts: It's Jamie making a burger. There's no way he does poorly... I'm pretty sure food like this is what he's known for!

[@piplupcola]

I dont think Jamie should lose his mayo badge. He was trying to find a quicker way to make it and it didnt work, that's just experimentation. It's not like he forgot how to make it entirely.

[@TheoChavot]

He managed to save it correctly as well

[@betaich]

exactly unlike another person with the specific spice blend.

[@akaLisette]

I actually loved the low-budget hacks Ben gave us, I was astonished! Maybe an episode on that?

[@IAmTheRiverKing]

I think Jamie did a good enough job of saving his majo, it looked really great in the end, everyone makes mistakes but it's way better that he was able to save it instead of throwing it away and making a new one. He should keep his badge in my opinion!

[@asiyah7714]

Yes, is agree, knowing how to fix your screw up instead of starting over shows real knowledge

[@taylormademadness]

I’m really impressed with Jamie here. He made an excellent dish that I would pay big bucks to try and he continued to show his knowledge and different skills throughout his cooking. Jamie you should be really proud of yourself

[@katherinechu4581]

The gulp and top lip sweat while trying to come up with the reason why its free to sneak in 😂😂😂 just golden. Ben’s my fave. Well no guys, you are all my fave. Been watching for years.

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Jamie deserved the bread badge for the flour tossing alone.

[@VJamrita]

Hahahah

[@tamarasdreamworld]

Did you see the look that Ben shot him? 😂

[@kairotox]

Is it a rich, meaty, indulgent meal? If so, Jamie's definitely in his element. That burger was mouthwatering.

[@TheNeonChaos]

Ben and his herb garden is making me consider trying one myself! Also - Jamie was able to explain how to fix his sauce, he just tried something for speeds sake and it didn't work so I'm gonna say *this time* he keeps his sauce badge, but if he tries something like that again then bye bye badgey!

[@jonaswestman1245]

if if basic bread skills exist, will you do a bread battle with something like "advanced bread skills"?

[@themuch21]

Maybe an acidic bread badge with some sour dough?

[@AvaByNight]

and let's not forget the "legendary bread skills" after that ;)

[@alecwallisch9045]

Make a croissant and the croissant related pastries for advanced

[@WhatKindOfNameNow]

@@alecwallisch9045 Wouldn't a croissant be a pastry badge, not a bread badge?

[@ninamarie177]

@@themuch21 I‘d love to see the normals try and start a new starter and keep it alive for a month or so until they have a sourdough bread battle.

[@mfowl777]

I think this is one of Jaime's best moments. Yes he had expensive stuff, but he made buns successfully, saved his mayo, and turned out a burger that actually looked the price tag. I would look at that burger knowing it was very expensive.

[@zachbarnard2033]

I always feel weirdly proud when Jamie wins a battle or get a badge. It's like "Awww, little Jamie did it" 😂😂

[@Ca55per]

Jamie earned the bread badge. I'm happy to see him working. This looked amazing. I didn't expect Ebbers to win with 2.50 pounds per serving, but I also didn't expect Jamie to be so savage. < 3

[@ArawnNox]

Jamie saved and balanced his sauce. Badge retained, imo.

[@asiyah7714]

I agree, he knew how to fix it and was successful.

[@jjkurtz03]

This. If he failed saving the sauce then for fairness I would have said revoke, but he saved it and did it properly. He showed the knowledge and execution. He should absolutely keep the badge.

[@kinkarobotina]

I found it highly inspirational how Ben made use of the vinegar in the glass of gurkins. Please do a battle where the winner is judged on the amount of leftovers?? Pretty please! It would have a great effect and I bet there's tons to learn. Also many of the suggestions mentioned here!

[@handballman10]

Do you happen to have a video of Jamies face when you tell him that he can make a burger with the usage of unlimited money? Must have been lots of crying I imagine 🤣

[@nt5919]

I'm a pre converted disciple. BUT this guys was one of the best things I have watched and enjoyed all week! Thank you! I genuinely believe you are collectively evolving to be an incredible force in the culinary world. Keep going!

[@oyster2746]

Why does it always seem like the normals having unlimited funds is a disadvantage rather than the heavy advantage it should be since the judges always take it into account

[@hilotakenaka]

Yeah it always feels like it ends the same way: “it goes to show how great technique with a low budget can even up against a high budget burger”

[@PlayThatDvD]

The question is wether the burger is >10x better than the cheap one or not, of course it will be the best, but is it 10x better? Wouldn't think so

[@dr.albantross1686]

@@hilotakenaka that’s because almost 30 pounds for one burger is pure insanity. A burger was a budget meal once upon a time. For that kind of money I would expect the best burger that was ever made. I if it isn’t that than it’s an automatic failure in my eyes.

[@beccaroonie2946]

The thing is, especially in this video, the boys go the extra mile to make the ‘unlimited budget’ item extravagant, where it should really just be their unrestricted choice. Jamie would never make this burger at home - I think a stepped up home meal would be fairer to judge on the same level as the budget burger, whereas this is luxury and pricey on purpose

[@oyster2746]

@@beccaroonie2946 but even when it's still a fairly normal meal like most of these while judging they go "Yea it's good but you made this with 1.50 so it's gotta win." I'm just not a fan of this particualr format i geuss

[@johnvittie9571]

Jamie, I've never said this to another man but you have beautiful buns. I was starting to cry when you chopped up the tomahawk steak then grind it but after finishing the burger looked amazing. Both get a job well done. Next challenge budget vs unlimited budget pizza, fish & chips, chicken fingers perhaps something with pork. Great show!

[@hevytimes]

Jamie needs to keep that sauce badge. Yes he got it wrong initially, but he knew how to save it. I would argue that is more knowledge than just knowing a recipe.

[@margarett_b]

8:35 I JUST LOVE THIS. Guys, this shot is just perfection XD And the explanation which followed made me laugh even more!

[@tiredpanda998]

Ben's face after Mike asked if the seeds were free is totally a "F*CK!" face 😂

[@annmareeofoz]

I loved the tips on the caramelized onions, and also in making your own mayo from the chickpea juice - very handy!!

[@Henry-tn1jb]

Jamie saved the mayonaise so should keep it. Wow those burgers looked amazing though!

[@loopyloo413]

We need the recipe for those milk buns! They look absolutely fantastic

[@Iam0pti]

Jamie saving his Mayo should probably also save his badge!

[@asiyah7714]

Yep

[@WhatKindOfNameNow]

Absolutely.

[@GoldenKitSylveon]

13:04 Ebbers being so dazzled, amazed and impressed by Jamie's burger was such a lovely sight.

[@lordikka5146]

Please redo the American battle- Jamie's chili was alright, Barry's burger wasn't great, and Mike's meatloaf was an abomination. Mainly redo the meatloaf- why would you put fruit in it???

[@Trashfire_Nee]

Please please we need to see a better meatloaf. That monstrosity was too much.

[@maxgrimm9589]

The whole meatloaf recipe was as American as not throwing tea into a harbor

[@stephencodekas3745]

Yes please.

[@Khazandar]

Because it's bizarre and doesn't make a lick of sense. Just like the US.

[@bcaye]

@@Khazandar, US meatloaf makes perfect sense. Stretch nicely seasoned meat with cheaper ingredients and feed your family for less.

[@samclark3085]

Ebbers using the liquid off the chickpeas and the vinegar off the pickles is brilliant. Love little hacks that can be used at home to eliminate waste.

[@DeadFam2]

I just looked at the thumbnail and I'm hungry, they look so good Update: I've just finished watching the cooking and construction and thats epic, they look so good

[@SortedFood]

If only there was #Tastevision

[@DeadFam2]

@@SortedFood i can only hope, I'll be back when tastevision exists

[@ChazG9]

@@SortedFood AMAZING IDEA HERE... Sorted Food Festival? every member has their own food truck with a battle in the middle of the day for everyone to watch/judge

[@PRDreams]

My reasons for liking this particular series is that it helps people with very little money eat well. Great job guys! Congrats on the badge Jamie and I'm so glad you were able to save the mayonnaise!

[@breyourself5274]

“I’m not just bringing money..I’m bringing skills..” - Jamie/ me when someone asks me what I bring to the table

[@themysticfocus]

What i love about this channel is yall have fun first. You guys don't take anything too seriously but you take it serious enough.

[@Shelsight]

Top video, although I’ve got to say, I miss ‘Barry’s Deli’... (and his jaunty little hat)

[@janmay3901]

And his "Math skills"?

[@daan_me]

Cant get over the fact how amazing jamie's burger looks, those buns! One of his best battles maybe?

[@pearl1020]

Not gonna lie, but when I saw burger and Jamie on the thumbnail, I was like "uh oh, this is going to be tough for Ebbers" 😳 No offense meant for Ben but we all know that Jamie is the literal meat guy 😆

[@Aviertje]

Yeah, but the beauty of the win is that he didn't win because of the meat, but he won because of the homemade bun. So Ebbers loss is not contentious at all, even though the better meat and ham and egg and cheese obviously made a difference. I was really afraid beforehand that Jamie couldn't win at all because with that much money spent, what the hell could the victory condition be? As _wasteful opulence_ is the definition of Jamie's burger and doesn't really allow itself to be distinguished, Ebbers could simply shine by reusing and combining ingredients to the max and easily stand out as long as he created something that is impressively tasty. Thank Jamie for the Bread.

[@martijn11]

I discovered this channel a few days ago and have seen tons of videos since. This has got to be one of the best entertaining channels. Absolutely fantastic channel! Thanks!

[@Zarzar22]

Youve got a decade of content to catch up on! Super jealous haha

[@thom3220]

I would 100% buy Jamie's burger in a restaurant - that looks amazing

[@SortedFood]

It was pretty epic.

[@dirtyhannie]

That burger would be around 75 in a restaurant with those ingredients...

[@thom3220]

@@dirtyhannie 100% but I'd buy it for the £27.50 they've got it as 😂

[@maxmauer3353]

@@dirtyhannie Chef of twenty years here, confirming what you said.

[@SilvaraDragontear]

Jamie’s burger looked really good but Ben’s had a bit of nostalgia for me. My parent’s rarely splurged on real burgerbuns when I was a kid because they often where expensive so using normal bread for toasting was cheaper plus you could use them for more than burgers. Heck we used them for hotdogs too, very versital kind of bread & often cheaper then other breads. This was probably a hard battle to judge, glad that I didn’t have to do it. 😁

[@SocialAwkTaco]

Video Idea: American Food Informercial Products. Example: Ronco Food Dehydrator or Ronco Pasta Machine...it would be interesting to see Ebbers opinions on them.

[@gaborboth3602]

I'd love to see them try some of the Cathy Mitchell cookbooks/gadgets.

[@Brooksie603]

Those buns looked amazing! One of these days I want to try making some. Ben gave some great tips to make a simple burger a bit more elevated without excess $$. I like that. Well done boys!

[@thebaseliner520]

I think since Jaime remembered about adding the oil after the extra egg he should keep the badge

[@Anon-21j]

Has a recipe been posted for Jamie's buns anywhere? Considering they've reappeared in a few videos since it'd be lovely to try to make them ourselves

[@QueenMonoChrome]

This feels like the Parks and Rec burger battle with the budgets reversed

[@markmallecoccio4521]

It's a burger, made of meat.

[@sarahbee6758]

I thought the same thing

[@zzskyninjazz1821]

@@markmallecoccio4521 add ketchup if you want, I couldn’t care less

[@terra__incognita]

LBR, Jamie would absolutely shop at Food and Stuff. Grain'N Simple is more Barry's speed.

[@David863006]

I’d love to see more of these low-budget or low-effort cooking battles, to become better at everyday cooking.