WATCH: Sycuan Burger Challenge

Back for its second year, the Sycuan Burger Challenge features three chefs battling it out for the right to be crowned Burger Champion! Each chef was scored in 6 categories on a scale of 1-10: Presentation, Taste of Burger, Taste of Side, Cohesiveness of Burger & Side, Beer Pairing and Creativity.

ALL three burgers will be on the GameDay Sports Bar & Grill menu during the month of April so you can judge for yourself!

Chefs:
Jason Hughes, Team Member Dining & Catering | Craft Burger
Andrew Modrzejewski, GameDay Sports Bar & Grill and Wachena | Blue Cheese Bison Burger
Wallace Ma, Wachena Asian Line | Surf & Turf Ramen Burger

Judges:
Megan Parry, 10 News Meteorologist
Erin Meanley Glenny, San Diego Magazine Editor-in-Chief
Clint August, 101 KGB Radio Host

Craft Burger by Chef Jason Hughes

½ pound patty of ground brisket and short ribs. Served on an onion roll and topped with thick peppered maple bacon, creamy Stilton bleu cheese, sautéed baby portabellas, Maui onion, green leaf lettuce, beef steak tomatoes and a sweet stout Aioli. Served with truffle parmesan shoestring fries and roasted garlic – cracked black pepper dipping sauce.

Pairing Suggestion: Stone Brewery, 2016 Russian Imperial Stout

Blue Cheese Bison Burger by Chef Andrew Modrzejewski

All Natural ground bison, Shropshire Blue cheese, peppered pork belly, crisp Granny Smith apples, and maple aioli on a grilled brioche bun. Accompanied by fingerling steak fries and whole grain honey mustard.

Pairing Suggestion: Victory Brewery, Golden Monkey Triple

Surf & Turf Ramen Burger by Chef Wallace Ma

Ground ribeye and shrimp patty, Jack cheese, baby arugula, beef steak tomatoes, soft shell crab, sunny side up egg and sriracha aioli on a crispy ramen noodle bun. Accompanied by an Asian choy slaw.

Pairing Suggestion: Lost Abbey Brewery, Carnevale Saison