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The Best Ever Cheeseburger
4.9 from 57 votes

The Best Ever Cheeseburger

This cheeseburger recipe features juicy ground beef patties seasoned with salt and pepper, cooked to a light char in a skillet, and topped with melted American cheese. The burgers are complemented by a creamy sauce made from mayonnaise, ketchup, dill pickle relish, and Dijon mustard. Served on brioche buns with fresh lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickles, the result is a balanced burger with savory, tangy, and creamy elements.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, International

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Serve immediately in hamburger buns with burger sauce and desired toppings.
for the burger sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, dill pickle relish and Dijon.