Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsKing Taps King WestKt Burger Recipe

Kt Burger Recipe

Time35m
Serves4

certified angus beef, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, secret sauce, pickle

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Ingredients

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Beef Patty

Method

Beef Patty

  1. 1

    Form the patties

    Divide the ground Angus beef into 4 equal portions (about 4 oz each). Gently shape each portion into a round patty, about ¾ inch thick. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent puffing during cooking.

  2. 2

    Season both sides of the patties with salt and black pepper just before cooking.

  3. 3

    Cook the patties

    Preheat a grill or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 3–4 minutes on the first side. Flip and place one slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty. Continue cooking for another 3–4 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the beef is cooked to your desired doneness (medium recommended).

Burger Assembly

  1. 4

    Toast the buns

    Slice the burger buns in half. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and toast the cut sides of the buns until golden brown, about 1–2 minutes.

  2. 5

    Slice the tomato into 4 thick slices. Prepare the lettuce leaves and pickle slices for assembly.

  3. 6

    Assemble the burgers

    Spread about 1 tablespoon of the secret sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place a lettuce leaf on top, followed by a slice of tomato, the cooked beef patty with cheese, 3 pickle slices, and another spoonful of secret sauce on the top bun. Close the burger and serve immediately.

Secret Sauce

  1. 7

    In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, sweet pickle relish, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until smooth and well combined.

  2. 8

    Cover and refrigerate the sauce for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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