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The Lone Wolf Burger

Just over two centuries ago, people began putting ground beef between a couple slices of bread, and the hamburger was born. Since the dawn of this beautiful invention, culinarians around the world have been striving to perfect this delectable entrée. At Isle® Casino Hotel Waterloo in Iowa, we have succeeded in this endeavor. The Lone Wolf burger will soon begin its reign as the best burger in the Cedar Valley.

Creating The Lone Wolf Burger

Step 1. Where’s the beef… and more importantly, “Where’s the Pork?”

The first step in creating an AMAZING burger is perfecting the patty. Living in the heart of the Midwest, we are lucky to have an abundance of local meats and local producers happy to help bring our culinary visions to light. Jeff from the Gilbertville Locker worked closely with us to create a signature burger patty. After weeks of brainstorming, a key member of our food & beverage team, Mr. Thomas Roberts, asked a very important question, “Where’s the Pork?!?” Our signature, juicy patty is 90% ground beef and 10% ground pork.

Step 2. Who’s got the best buns in town?

Next, we had to find the perfect bun to house our beautiful burger patty. We immediately knew that not just any bun would do. It had to be fresh. It had to be soft. It had to be unique. With over 60 years of experience in producing the Cedar Valley’s finest baked goods, Johnson’s Bakery helped us create the perfect bun for our Lone Wolf burger. To satisfy our craving for something different, they created a delicious glazed pretzel roll. The rich flavor and wonderful texture perfectly complement our signature burger patty.

Step 3. Top it Off!

Now as everybody knows, a burger simply isn’t complete without the cheese and bacon. Jeff from Gilbertville came to our aid again, providing us with delicious, thick cut bacon. Because of our close proximity to America’s Dairyland, we completed our burger with deliciously tangy Wisconsin sharp cheddar.

And there you have it folks… The Lone Wolf burger is born! As you take your first bite of the amazing Lone Wolf burger and wash it down with a swig of Angry Amber Ale, now you can enjoy and appreciate the time and care our team of chefs and culinary professionals put into creating this delicious treat!

The Lone Wolf will open at Isle Casino Waterloo on Wednesday, September 19th!

Secrets from the bar: Lone Wolf Sunset Cocktail

Faith, our bartender at The Lone Wolf inside Lady Luck Casino Marquette, shows us how to make her Lone Wolf Sunset Cocktail. It’s a cold refreshing cocktail, perfect for the warm weather.

Pot Roast Nachos

Ever wonder how something gets on the menu?

Our Chief Marketing Officer Doug Burkhalter has wanted Pot Roast Nachos on our menu for the longest time. At first, the dish was developed by Chef Eric Brenner at Moxy Bistro in St. Louis . That version had black beans, corn salsa, Pico de Gallo, braised beef, and three cheeses. The Isle Casino Waterloo was the first property to embrace the idea on their Otis & Henry’s menu, using “Philly Steak” meat and other toppings.

It’s also become a hit at our new Lone Wolf at the Isle of Capri Kansas City where Executive Chef Sergio Gonzales is cooking up some deliciousness. So, we thought we’d share this easy to make recipe with you.

Pot Roast Nachos
Corn tortilla chips topped with our oven roasted pulled braised beef and house made four -cheese sauce. Traditional Pico de Gallo, cheddar cheese, sour cream, jalapeño peppers and green onions finish off this delicious appetizer. Great for using up leftovers.

Ingredients
8 oz. Tortilla chips fried
10 oz. Nacho cheese sauce
4 oz. Shredded beef
3 oz. Cheddar cheese (melted)
2 oz. Pico de Gallo
1 oz. Sliced jalapeño peppers
3 oz. Sour cream
3 oz. Minced green onions

Directions
• On a small platter, place the tortilla chips and top with shredded beef.
• Ladle cheese sauce over the top.
• Top with the grated cheddar cheese and melt under a broiler.
• Top with the Pico de Gallo, jalapeño peppers, sour cream and chopped green onions.

I guess you could say it’s a dish that we developed from the fertile mind of Mr. Burkhalter, but each property has its own interpretation. We hope to be adding it soon in Boonville, our soon to be location in Cape Girardeau, and others.

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