Jul 14 2026
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Jack In The Box Recipe

Inspired by Pasta Eataliana Trattoria Napoletana
Time2h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Bun

Filling

Toppings

Method

Bun Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Stir together until well mixed.

  2. 2

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    Let the Dough Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

  5. 5

    Shape the Buns

    Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  6. 6

    Second Rise

    Cover the shaped buns with a cloth and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

  7. 7

    Bake the Buns

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the buns for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.

Filling Preparation

  1. 8

    Cook the Beef

    In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and chopped onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, about 8-10 minutes.

  2. 9

    Season the Mixture

    Drain excess fat from the skillet. Add ketchup, mustard, salt, and black pepper to the beef mixture. Stir well to combine and heat through for 2-3 minutes.

  3. 10

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture. Stir until the cheese is melted and well incorporated.

Assembly

  1. 11

    Prepare the Buns

    Slice the baked buns in half horizontally.

  2. 12

    Fill the Buns

    Spoon the beef and cheese filling generously onto the bottom half of each bun.

  3. 13

    Add Toppings

    Top the filling with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, and pickles.

  4. 14

    Close and Serve

    Place the top half of the bun on the assembled burger. Serve warm and enjoy!

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