Cheeseburger Recipe

Name: Strokers Deli & Subs CHEESEBURGER Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbs vegetable oil (for pan or grill); 4 slices Cheddar cheese slices (or American); 4 pieces burger buns (sesame or plain); 2 tbs unsalted butter (softened, for toasting buns); 0.25 cups red onion, thinly sliced; 1 pieces tomato, sliced; 4 leaves iceberg or romaine lettuce, leaves; 0.5 cups dill pickle slices; 4 tsp ketchup; 4 tsp mustard; 4 tsp mayonnaise

Inspired by Strokers Deli & Subs

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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Burger patties

1 lb ground beef (80/20)

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 tbs vegetable oil (for pan or grill)

Cheese

4 slices Cheddar cheese slices (or American)

Buns & assembly

4 pieces burger buns (sesame or plain)

2 tbs unsalted butter (softened, for toasting buns)

Toppings

1/4 cups Red onion, thinly sliced

1 pieces tomato, sliced

4 leaves iceberg or romaine lettuce, leaves

1/2 cups dill pickle slices

Condiments (optional)

4 tsp Ketchup

4 tsp Mustard

4 tsp Mayonnaise

Method

Burger patties

Form patties

Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 4 oz / 115 g each). Gently form each portion into a patty about 3/4 inch thick and roughly the diameter of the buns. Handle meat lightly—overworking makes tough burgers. Make a shallow 1/2-inch wide indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to help them cook flat.

Season both sides of each patty with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper just before cooking.

Cook patties

Heat a cast-iron skillet or nonstick pan over medium-high heat until hot (about 3–5 minutes). Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and swirl to coat. Add patties without crowding the pan. Cook for 3–4 minutes on the first side until a brown crust forms. Flip once and cook 2–3 minutes more for medium doneness. Adjust time for preferred doneness. During the last 30–45 seconds of cooking, place one slice of cheese on each patty and cover the skillet with a lid or tent with foil to melt the cheese.

Buns & assembly

While patties cook, split buns and spread softened butter on cut sides. Toast buns butter-side down in a separate skillet over medium heat or in the oven (under broiler) until golden, about 1–2 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning.

Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun. Add a cheese-topped patty. Top with tomato slices, red onion, and pickle slices as desired. Spread ketchup, mustard, and/or mayonnaise on the bun tops (or bottoms) to taste, then close the burger and serve immediately.

Toppings & condiments

If using raw onion and tomato, season tomato slices lightly with a pinch of salt to enhance flavor. Adjust amounts of condiments to taste. For a quicker service, assemble condiments on the side so each diner can customize.