Full Order Beef Recipe

Mix and portion

Place the ground beef in a bowl. Add kosher salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Gently mix with your hands or a spoon until combined; avoid overworking the meat. Divide into 4 equal portions (about 4 ounces each) and form into patties roughly 3/4-inch thick, making a slight depression in the center of each to prevent doming.

Cook patties

Heat a griddle or heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil, spreading to coat. When shimmering, add patties leaving space between them. Cook without moving for 3–4 minutes until a brown crust forms. Flip and cook another 3 minutes for medium (adjust time for desired doneness). Place one slice of cheddar cheese on each patty in the last 30–60 seconds and cover briefly to melt.

While the patties cook, split buns and spread softened butter on cut sides. Toast buttered sides on the griddle or in a separate skillet over medium heat until golden, about 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.

Assemble the Full Order Beef (The Works): On the bottom bun, spread 1 tsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp ketchup, and 1 tsp mustard. Add shredded lettuce to create a slight bed, then place the cheeseburger patty on top. Add two pickle slices, two tomato slices (or one medium tomato slice divided across burgers if making one), and a few thin red onion rings. If requested, top with bacon, sautéed mushrooms, or jalapeños on the side or on the burger. Cap with the toasted top bun.

Distribute cheeses so each cooked patty receives one slice of cheddar while still hot so it can melt. Place condiments (mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard) on bottom bun as noted. If a guest requests extra sauces on the side, spoon into small ramekins.

Wash and dry lettuce and tomato. Slice tomato about 1/4-inch thick. Thinly slice red onion. Arrange lettuce, tomato slices, red onion rings, and pickle slices so each burger can be topped evenly. If customer requests no toppings or some toppings on the side, plate accordingly.

Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, drain on paper towels and keep warm. Sauté mushrooms in a small pan with 1 tsp butter or oil over medium heat until browned, ~4–5 minutes and season with a pinch of salt. Slice jalapeños. Serve these toppings on the side if the customer asked for extras or add them immediately to the burger if requested.

Serve each Full Order Beef with any requested side sauces or extra toppings arranged separately. Provide napkins and note any dietary restrictions (e.g., no cheese, no mayo, gluten-free bun swap) and make adjustments before assembling. Enjoy hot.