Hamburger Recipe
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Ingredients
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Beef patties
Buns & toppings
Method
Beef patties
- 1
Prepare and season beef
Place the ground beef in a bowl. Sprinkle kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce (if using) over the meat. Gently mix with your hands or a spoon just until combined — do not overwork, to keep patties tender.
- 2
Form patties
Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 4 oz each). Lightly shape each portion into a patty about 3/4-inch thick and slightly wider than your buns. Make a shallow dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb to reduce puffing during cooking.
- 3
Cook patties
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil to coat. When hot (oil shimmering), add patties leaving space between them. Cook without moving for 3–4 minutes until a brown crust forms. Flip and cook 2–3 minutes more for medium doneness. In the last minute, place a slice of cheddar on each patty, cover with a lid or tent with foil to melt cheese.
Buns & toppings
- 4
- 5
Prepare fresh toppings
Rinse and dry lettuce leaves. Slice tomato into 1/4" rounds and thinly slice red onion. Arrange pickles and set out ketchup and mustard.
- 6