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Hamburger* Recipe

Inspired by Bear Town Bar and Grill
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Beef Patties

Toppings & Assembly

Method

Beef Patties

1

Form patties

Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 4 oz each). Gently form each portion into a patty roughly 3.5 to 4 inches wide and about 3/4 inch thick. Do not overwork the meat. Make a shallow dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb — this helps the patty cook evenly and prevents excessive doming.

2

Season patties

Season both sides of each patty evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. If using, brush or sprinkle each patty with about 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor.

3

Preheat pan or grill

Heat a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan (or preheat grill) over medium-high heat until very hot — about 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the pan and spread to coat if using a pan. Oil prevents sticking and promotes a good sear.

4

Cook patties

Place patties on the hot surface leaving space between them. Cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes until a brown crust forms on the bottom. Flip once and cook another 3 minutes for medium (adjust +/− 1 minute for desired doneness). For cheeseburgers: place a slice of cheese on each patty in the last 60 seconds of cooking and cover the pan or close the grill lid to melt the cheese.

5

Rest patties

Transfer cooked patties to a plate and let rest 2 to 3 minutes. Resting helps redistribute juices so they don't run out when you bite into the burger.

Toppings & Assembly

6

Toast buns

While patties rest, spread softened butter on the cut sides of the hamburger buns. Place buns cut-side down on the hot skillet or grill for 30 to 60 seconds until golden and lightly crisp. Watch carefully to avoid burning.

7

Prepare produce

Slice the tomato into four thick slices. Separate and dry lettuce leaves. Thinly slice the red onion into rings and have pickle slices ready.

8

Assemble burgers

On each bottom bun, spread about 1 teaspoon mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon mustard (or arrange condiments to taste). Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, then a tomato slice, then the rested patty (cheese-side up if used). Top with 2 pickle slices and a few red onion rings, then squeeze or spread about 1 teaspoon ketchup on the top bun and place it on the burger.

9

Serve

Serve the hamburgers immediately while hot. Offer extra condiments at the table.