" Single Single " Burger Recipe

Form patty

Divide 6 oz of cold ground beef and form into a loose ball, then flatten into a 4-inch wide patty about 3/4-inch thick. Make a shallow indentation in the center with your thumb to prevent doming during cooking. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.

Preheat pan

Heat a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until very hot, about 3–4 minutes. Add 1 tsp vegetable oil and swirl to coat.

Cook patty

Place the patty in the hot pan. Cook undisturbed for 3 minutes to develop a good sear. Flip and cook the second side for 2 minutes.

Add cheese

Reduce heat to medium-low, place 1 slice American cheese on the cooked patty, cover the pan or tent with a lid for about 30–45 seconds until the cheese melts.

Toast bun

While cheese melts, spread 1 tsp unsalted butter on the cut sides of the sesame bun and toast face-down in a separate skillet or the same pan edge for 30–45 seconds until golden.

Mix 1 tablespoon mayonnaise with 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard in a small bowl. Spread the sauce evenly on the bottom half of the toasted bun.

Place the lettuce leaf on the sauced bun, add the cheeseburger patty directly on top, then layer 3 pickle slices and 2 thin red onion slices on the cheese. Top with the toasted bun crown and press gently to assemble.

Let the assembled burger rest for 1 minute so juices redistribute. Serve immediately while hot.