Top Seller 6 Recipe
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Toppings & Assembly
Optional Sauce
Method
Burger Patties
Mix and form patties
Place ground beef in a large bowl. Add kosher salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Gently mix with your hands or a spoon until just combined—do not overwork. Divide mixture into 6 equal portions (about 5.3 oz / 150 g each). Form each portion into a patty about 3/4 inch thick, make a shallow dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb to help them cook evenly.
Cook patties
Place patties on the hot grill or skillet, leaving space between them. Cook without moving for 3-4 minutes until a brown crust forms. Flip once and cook 2-3 minutes more for medium (internal temperature ~145-150°F / 63-66°C). In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar on each patty and close the grill lid or cover skillet briefly to melt the cheese. Remove patties and rest for 2 minutes.
Toppings & Assembly
Prepare produce and buns
While patties cook, wash and dry lettuce leaves. Slice tomato into 6 even slices (about 1/4" each). Separate onion into thin rings. Split the brioche buns and spread butter on cut sides. Toast buns cut-side down in a clean skillet over medium heat until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
Assemble burgers
Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on each bottom bun and 1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard on each top bun (adjust to taste). Place a lettuce leaf on each bottom bun, add a tomato slice, then a cheesy burger patty. Top patties with 2 pickle slices and a few onion rings. Cap with the top bun and press gently to set.
Serve
Arrange assembled burgers on a platter and serve immediately while hot with extra pickles and optional fries or salad.
Optional Sauce
Make burger sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, extra mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, and paprika until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. Spoon 1 tablespoon of sauce onto the bottom bun in place of or in addition to plain mayonnaise for a tangy finish.