Jun 09 2026
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The Jr. Recipe

Inspired by Mason Jar Brews and Burgers
Time45m
Serves4

Cheddar, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, pickle, Russian dressing on a pub bun.

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Ingredients

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Burger Components

Burger Patties

Method

Preparing the Beef Patties

  1. 1

    Mixing Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.

  2. 2

    Forming Patties

    Divide the meat mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about ¾ inch thick.

  3. 3

    Cooking Patties

    Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.

Caramelizing Onions

  1. 4

    Slicing Onions

    Thinly slice the onions.

  2. 5

    Cooking Onions

    In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20-30 minutes until they are soft and caramelized.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 6

    Toasting Buns

    Lightly toast the pub buns on a grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

  2. 7

    Building the Burger

    On the bottom half of each bun, spread a generous amount of Russian dressing. Place a beef patty on top, followed by a slice of cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato slices, and pickles. Finally, top with the other half of the bun.

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