One Of Tina Turner's Favorite Foods Shows How Down To Earth She Was

There are several celebrities who opt for humble dishes that bring them out of their orbit of stardom and back into the comfort of their own home, like Elvis Presley's favorite meatloaf or Frank Sinatra's preferred egg dish. Sometimes, it's the everyday meals that bring the most satisfaction to tummies and tastebuds, no matter how famous. Tina Turner's go-to meal was a fast food classic: a cheeseburger.

The Queen of Rock n' Roll wasn't always about the less-glamorous, basic meals. In fact, she once convinced Oprah to change the way she ate eggs by adding truffles for a fancier, delicious addition. Despite this, John Quigley, renowned chef and owner of the Red Onion restaurant, cooked for Turner and her team during the 1990 Foreign Affair tour and mentioned her love for this unassuming burger. "She loved a cheeseburger," Quigley stated when interviewed by The Herald newspaper. Turner's appetite was most satisfied by cheeseburgers and watermelons, but she wasn't one to fuss over her meals. According to Quigley, the only time the iconic star was unimpressed with a cheeseburger was when it arrived cold before a show at Woburn Abbey, and the star was said to have lost her temper. The Scottish chef shared that Princess Diana was in the crowd, which he suspected might have influenced her nerves and behavior.

Cheeseburgers are one of the simpler, less showy options in the world of burger creations, but that doesn't mean they have to lack taste. In an interview with Glasgow Times, chef John Quigley revealed Tina Turner preferred her burger without frills: "no airs, no graces, just straight up — much like herself." He also shared some burger-making tips, noting he would opt for beef that contains 20% fat, which allows for a flavorful moist burger, and recommended seasoning it with sea salt and cracked black pepper (if making patties from scratch).

Quigley doesn't share the type of cheese Turner would wolf down with her burger, which may be a further testament to how laid-back the singer was about her tour meals. You could top your cheeseburger with some halloumi for a creamy cheese option that is perfect for grilling, goat cheese to take the burger to the next level, or keep it simple with American cheese for excellent melting potential. Just remember to chow down like Turner, whose burger was accompanied with lettuce and tomato, with a side of fries.