Jul 14 2026
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American Girl Recipe

Inspired by Black Sheep Burgers and Shakes
Time30m
Serves2

Double 4oz patties, american cheese, smoky garlic mayo, ketchup, house pickles

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Ingredients

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Patties

Toppings

Buns

Method

Patties Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef

    In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to combine, being careful not to overwork the meat.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into four equal portions (about 4 oz each). Form each portion into a patty, ensuring they are slightly larger than the buns as they will shrink during cooking.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook the Patties

    Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the patties and cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until browned.

  2. 4

    Flip and Add Cheese

    Flip the patties and immediately place two slices of American cheese on each patty. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked to your desired doneness.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Prepare the Buns

    While the patties are cooking, you can toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until lightly golden.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Burger

    Spread smoky garlic mayo on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place two patties with melted cheese on top of the mayo. Add ketchup and house pickles to taste, then top with the other half of the bun.

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