Name: Peterlins Peterlin Cheeseburger Recipe
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 lb ground beef (80/20); 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 tbs unsalted butter; 2 each American cheese slices; 1 each iceberg or butter lettuce leaves; 0.5 each tomato (ripe, medium); 0.25 each red or white onion; 1 each brioche bun; 1 tbs mayonnaise; 1 tsp ketchup; 0.5 tsp mustard (yellow or dijon)

Method

Burger

Form patty

Divide and shape the ground beef into one 8 oz (0.5 lb) patty about 3/4" to 1" thick, creating a slight dimple in the center with your thumb to prevent doming during cooking.

Season

Season both sides of the formed patty evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper just before cooking.

Cook patty

Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and let it melt and foam. Place the patty in the pan and cook for 3 1/2 to 4 minutes on the first side without moving to develop a crust. Flip and cook the second side for 3 to 3 1/2 minutes for medium doneness (adjust 1-2 minutes for rarer or more well-done).

Melt cheese

During the last 30-60 seconds of cooking, place 2 slices of American cheese over the patty. Cover the pan with a lid briefly or add a small splash of water beside the patty and cover to steam and ensure the cheese melts evenly. Remove from heat and let rest on the pan for 30 seconds.

Bun & Condiments

Prep bun

Split the brioche bun. Lightly toast cut sides in a separate dry skillet or under a broiler for 30-60 seconds until golden and slightly crisp.

Assemble condiments

Mix 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon ketchup, and 1/2 teaspoon mustard together and spread evenly on the bottom half of the toasted bun.

Produce

Prepare vegetables

While the patty cooks, rinse and dry the lettuce leaf. Slice the tomato into two 1/4" thick slices and thinly slice the onion into rings (use about 2–3 thin rings). Pat tomato slices dry with paper towel to prevent sogginess.

Assemble burger

On the bottom bun (with condiments), place the lettuce leaf first to act as a moisture barrier, then set the cheese-covered patty on top. Add tomato slice(s) and onion rings. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the top bun (optional) and place it on the burger. Serve immediately.