Michigan Olive Burger Recipe
A Michigan diner classic — a juicy burger topped with a tangy olive mayo sauce that’s irresistibly salty and savory.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 burgers 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup green olives, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive brine
- Lettuce, tomato, and pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Form beef into 4 patties and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook burgers 4–5 minutes per side until desired doneness.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, chopped olives, and brine.
- Toast buns, then spread olive mayo on top buns.
- Assemble burgers with optional toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a mix of green and black olives for deeper flavor.
- Try brioche buns for extra richness.
- Can substitute Greek yogurt for lighter mayo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: olive burger, Michigan diner food, green olive mayo
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