Description
Crafting the ultimate cheeseburger blends juicy beef, melted cheese, and classic toppings into a mouthwatering masterpiece. Meat lovers and backyard grill enthusiasts will savor this simple yet irresistible American classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground beef, 80/20
Sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) ketchup
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) dill pickle relish
Toppings and Additional Ingredients
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) canola oil
- 6 slices American cheese
- Brioche hamburger buns, homemade or store-bought
- Romaine or shredded lettuce
- Sliced tomato
- Sliced red onion
- Dill pickle chips
Instructions
- Craft a zesty burger sauce by whisking mayonnaise, ketchup, dill pickle relish, and Dijon mustard in a small mixing bowl; refrigerate until needed.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend ground beef with salt and pepper using a wooden spoon or hands, ensuring even distribution of seasonings.
- Carefully shape the seasoned meat into 6 uniform patties, maintaining a consistent thickness that matches the diameter of hamburger buns.
- Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, adding a thin layer of canola oil to prevent sticking and enhance browning.
- Gently place patties into the hot skillet, cooking approximately 3-4 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust forms and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- During the final minute of cooking, drape cheese slices over each patty, allowing them to melt slightly.
- Transfer cooked patties onto prepared hamburger buns, generously spreading the reserved burger sauce.
- Complement the cheeseburgers with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomato slices, thinly sliced red onion, and tangy dill pickle chips for a perfect flavor combination.
Notes
- Customize the burger sauce by adjusting ratios of mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard to suit personal taste preferences.
- Avoid overworking the meat when forming patties to prevent tough, dense burgers; handle gently and create a slight dimple in the center to prevent bulging.
- Use high-fat ground beef (80/20 or 70/30) for juicier, more flavorful patties that won’t dry out during cooking.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, blue cheese, or smoked gouda for unique flavor profiles that elevate the classic cheeseburger.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg