Stovetop Burgers
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Stovetop Burgers
Description
Stovetop Burgers are prepared by dividing ground beef into four portions that are gently pressed into patties with a slightly jagged edge, which helps keep them tender. Seasoned lightly with kosher salt and black pepper, they are cooked in a buttered skillet over medium-high heat. Cooking uncovered allows the beef to form a browned crust instead of steaming. The burgers are cooked about three minutes per side depending on desired doneness, aiming for an internal temperature of 160°F.
Cheese slices can be added in the final minute to melt over the top. After cooking, the burgers rest briefly while the buns are buttered and toasted in the same pan, adding richness and texture. Classic sliced pickle, red onion, lettuce, and tomato provide traditional layering options for serving.
The gentle shaping of the patties and controlling the cooking time prevents dryness and toughness in the finished burgers. Cooking burgers uncovered without pressing maintains juiciness and a crusty sear. The result is a simple, well-seasoned, tender American-style cheeseburger served on toasted buns.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80-85% lean
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper to taste, ground
- ½ Tablespoon butter salted
- 4 lices American cheese or Cheddar cheese
- 4 burger buns
- butter additional, if toasting buns
- pickle sliced toppings
- red onion
- lettuce
- tomato
Instructions
- Divide the meat into four equal amounts.
- Gently press each section into a round patty about ½’’ thick. It’s ok to have jagged edges. You do not want to pick up each section, form a ball and press the meat into a patty because this leads to dry, tough burgers.
- Season each side of the patties with salt and pepper.
- Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet or nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Melt butter in the pan.
- When butter is melted and hot add the patties to the pan.
- Fry burgers until the surface is browned, about 3 minutes. Flip burger over and cook until it reaches desired doneness, about 2-5 minutes. USDA standards are that burgers should be cooked until they reach the internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
- If you are adding cheese add cheese during the last minute or two of cooking so it melts.
- Transfer burgers to the plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
- While burgers are resting, butter inside of buns and toast them in a frying pan. If using the same pan make sure to wipe grease out before toasting.
Notes
- Avoid compressing the meat too much when forming patties to keep the burgers tender and juicy.
- Cook burgers uncovered to develop a browned crust rather than steaming them with a lid on.
- Use a meat thermometer to cook to an internal temperature of 160°F to ensure safe doneness without overcooking.
- For best texture, serve burgers soon after cooking and let them rest briefly before assembling.
- Buns can be buttered and toasted in the same pan used for the burgers to add flavor and crispness.
- Pre-cooking patties ahead is possible if slightly undercooked, but they are best enjoyed fresh off the stove.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 489 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 489kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1058mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 420mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 326IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 295mg | 30% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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