Cheeseburger Recipe

Name: Crabby Joe's Deck & Grill - Daytona Beachs Cheeseburger Recipe
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 lb ground beef (80/20); 0.25 tsp salt; 0.125 tsp black pepper; 1 slice cheddar cheese slices; 0.5 tsp vegetable oil; 1 unit hamburger bun (top); 1 unit hamburger bun (bottom); 0.5 tsp butter, softened; 1 tbs ketchup; 0.5 tbs mayonnaise; 2 slice pickle slices; 1 leaf lettuce leaf

Inspired by Crabby Joe's Deck & Grill - Daytona Beach

Time20m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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Burger

1/2 lb ground beef (80/20)

1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/8 tsp black pepper

1 slice cheddar cheese slices

1/2 tsp Tuscany sunflower oil

Buns & Toppings

1 unit hamburger bun (top)

1 unit hamburger bun (bottom)

1/2 tsp butter, softened

1 tbs Ketchup

1/2 tbs Mayonnaise

2 slice pickle slices

1 leaf lettuce leaf

Method

Burger

Form Patty

Gently shape the 0.5 lb ground beef into a 3.5–4 inch round patty about 1/2 inch thick. Do not overwork the meat. Press a slight dimple in the center with your thumb so it cooks evenly.

Season

Season both sides of the patty with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper just before cooking.

Cook Patty

Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 tsp vegetable oil and swirl to coat. When the pan is hot (a drop of water sizzles), place the patty in the pan. Cook for 3 minutes without moving to develop a crust.

Flip and Add Cheese

Flip the patty and cook the second side for 2–3 minutes for a medium doneness suitable for kids. About 30–45 seconds before the patty is done, place 1 slice cheddar cheese on top and cover the pan briefly (30–45 seconds) to melt the cheese.

Buns & Toppings

Toast Buns

While the patty cooks, spread 1/2 tsp softened butter on the cut sides of the top and bottom hamburger bun. Place them buttered-side down in a separate skillet or on a griddle over medium heat and toast 30–60 seconds until golden. Remove and set aside.

Assemble Sauce

Mix 1 tbs ketchup and 1/2 tbs mayonnaise in a small bowl. This creates a mild kid-friendly burger sauce.

Assemble Burger

Place the bottom bun on a plate. Spread half of the sauce on the bottom bun. Place the lettuce leaf on the sauce, then the hot cheese-topped patty. Add 2 pickle slices on top of the cheese. Spread the remaining sauce on the top bun and close the burger.

Serve

Cut the burger in half (optional) to make it easier for a child to handle. Serve warm. Offer extra ketchup on the side if desired.