In-n-out Copycat Recipe
Two beef smash patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions & Thousand Island. Served on brioche bun
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Ingredients
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Beef Patties
Cheese and Vegetables
Sauce
Bun
Method
Beef Patties
- 1
Prepare the Beef
In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix well without overworking the meat.
- 2
Form the Patties
Divide the beef mixture into two equal portions. Form each portion into a ball and flatten them slightly into patties.
- 3
Cheese and Vegetables
- 4
Add Cheese
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on each patty. Cover with a lid to help melt the cheese.
- 5
Prepare the Vegetables
While the patties are cooking, wash and slice the lettuce, tomato, and onion. Keep the slices ready for assembly.
Sauce
- 6
Make the Thousand Island Sauce
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, and Dijon mustard. Mix well until smooth.
Assemble the Burger
- 7
Build the Burger
Toast the brioche buns lightly on the skillet if desired. Spread a generous amount of Thousand Island sauce on the bottom bun. Layer with lettuce, tomato, and onion slices. Place one cheesy beef patty on top, followed by the second patty. Top with more sauce and cover with the top bun.