The Best Ever Cheeseburger
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American, International
The Best Ever Cheeseburger
Description
The Best Ever Cheeseburger centers on well-seasoned ground beef patties cooked in a hot skillet to achieve a lightly charred surface while keeping the interior tender. Melting American cheese on the patties adds a smooth, mild richness. The accompanying burger sauce combines mayonnaise, ketchup, dill pickle relish, and Dijon mustard, providing a tangy, creamy contrast that enhances each bite. Served on brioche hamburger buns, the burgers are layered with crisp romaine lettuce, fresh tomato slices, red onion, and dill pickle chips, creating a mixture of textures and flavors that complement the savory beef and sauce.
Cooking the patties to about one inch thickness ensures a satisfying bite while matching the size of the buns for an ideal burger-to-bun ratio. The skillet cooking method allows for controlled browning and flavor development. The burger sauce brings a slight sweetness and acidity from the relish and mustard, balancing the meatiness. The fresh vegetable toppings add brightness and crunch, rounding out the sandwich.
These cheeseburgers can be served immediately for the best texture and temperature. They work well as a main dish for casual meals or gatherings where classic burgers are desired.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef 80/20
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 6 lices American cheese
for the burger sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
for serving
- brioche hamburger buns homemade or store-bought
- romaine lettuce or shredded lettuce
- tomato sliced
- red onion sliced
- dill pickles chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine beef, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Using a wooden spoon or clean hands, stir until well combined. Gently form into 6 1-inch-thick patties, about the size of the hamburger buns.
- Heat canola oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Working in batches, add patties and cook until lightly charred or until desired doneness, about 3-5 minutes per side; top with cheese.
- Serve immediately in hamburger buns with burger sauce and desired toppings.
for the burger sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, dill pickle relish and Dijon.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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