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The Best Ever Cheeseburger

Tips and tricks to make THE BEST cheeseburger patties every time. Includes the most amazing burger sauce too!

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
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 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 or shredded lettuce
  • sliced tomato
  • sliced red onion
  • Dill pickle 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.