Shake Shack Recipe
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Burger Assembly
Shake Shack Sauce
Method
Burger Patties Preparation
- 1
In a large bowl, gently mix the ground beef with kosher salt and black pepper. Be careful not to overwork the meat.
- 2
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, making them slightly larger than the burger buns as they will shrink while cooking.
Cooking the Patties
- 3
- 4
Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip and immediately place a slice of American cheese on each patty.
- 5
Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached.
Burger Assembly
- 6
Lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
- 7
On the bottom half of each bun, add a leaf of lettuce, a slice of tomato, and 2 pickle slices.
- 8
Place the cooked burger patty with melted cheese on top, followed by a tablespoon of ketchup and mayonnaise on the top half of the bun.
- 9
Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.
Shake Shack Sauce Preparation
- 10
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper until well combined.
- 11
Serve as a condiment for the burgers or alongside for dipping.