Cheese Burger Recipe

Name: Evan’s Deli & Brews Cheese Burger Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional); 1 tbs vegetable oil or canola oil; 4 pieces burger buns (sesame or plain); 4 slices cheddar cheese slices; 2 tbs butter, softened; 4 leaves lettuce leaves (iceberg or romaine), washed and dried; 1 large tomato, ripe; 0.5 large red or white onion; 8 slices dill pickle slices; 3 tbs mayonnaise; 1 tbs ketchup; 1 tbs sweet pickle relish; 0.5 tsp white wine vinegar or distilled vinegar; 0.25 tsp paprika; 0.125 tsp salt; 0.125 tsp black pepper

Inspired by Evan’s Deli & Brew

Time30m

Serves4

Beef patty topped with cheddar cheese, thousand island, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & Pickles

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

1 lb ground beef (80/20)

1 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)

1 tbs vegetable oil or canola oil

Buns & Cheese

4 pieces burger buns (sesame or plain)

4 slices cheddar cheese slices

2 tbs butter, softened

Toppings & Veggies

4 leaves lettuce leaves (iceberg or romaine), washed and dried

1 large tomato, ripe

1/2 large red or white onion

8 slices dill pickle slices

Sauce

3 tbs Mayonnaise

1 tbs Ketchup

1 tbs sweet pickle relish

1/2 tsp white wine vinegar or distilled vinegar

1/4 tsp Watkins paprika

1/8 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/8 tsp black pepper

Method

Burger Patties

Form patties

Place the ground beef in a bowl. Gently mix in the kosher salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce if using; do not overwork. Divide into 4 even portions and shape into patties about 3/4 inch thick and slightly wider than the buns (they will shrink). Make a shallow indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent doming.

Cook patties

Heat a heavy skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add the oil. When shimmering, add the patties (work in batches if necessary). Cook 3–4 minutes on the first side without pressing. Flip and cook 2–3 minutes on the second side for medium (adjust time for desired doneness). During the last 1 minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar on each patty and cover the pan or tent with foil to melt the cheese.

Buns & Cheese

While patties cook, split the buns and spread softened butter on the cut sides. Toast buttered buns in a separate skillet or under a broiler for 1–2 minutes until golden and crisp. Keep warm.

Sauce

Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, vinegar, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and taste; adjust seasoning or relish amount to preference. Refrigerate briefly if not using immediately.

Toppings & Assembly

Prepare vegetables: slice the tomato into 4 even slices and slice the onion into thin rings. Lay out lettuce leaves and pickles.

Assemble burgers: spread about 1 tablespoon of thousand island-style sauce on the bottom bun. Place a lettuce leaf on the sauce, then the cheeseburger patty. Top the patty with tomato slice(s), onion rings, and 2 pickle slices. Spread a little sauce on the top bun and place it on top. Repeat for remaining burgers.

Serve immediately with your choice of sides (fries, chips, or salad).