All-american Cheeseburger Recipe

Name: The Brass Tap - Highland Villages All-American 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 black pepper, freshly ground; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional); 1 tbs vegetable oil; 4 slices American cheese slices; 4 units hamburger buns (sesame or plain); 2 tbs butter, softened; 1 unit tomato, ripe; 0.25 unit red onion; 4 leaves iceberg lettuce leaves; 8 slices dill pickle slices; 4 tsp ketchup; 4 tsp yellow mustard; 4 tsp mayonnaise (optional)

Inspired by The Brass Tap - Highland Village

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 Black pepper, freshly ground

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)

1 tbs Tuscany sunflower oil

Cheese & Toppings

4 slices American cheese slices

4 units hamburger buns (sesame or plain)

2 tbs butter, softened

1 unit tomato, ripe

1/4 unit red onion

4 leaves iceberg lettuce leaves

8 slices dill pickle slices

Condiments

4 tsp Ketchup

4 tsp yellow mustard

4 tsp mayonnaise (optional)

Method

Burger Patties

Form the patties

Place the ground beef in a bowl. Sprinkle kosher salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce (if using) over the meat. Gently mix with your hands until just combined — do not overwork. Divide the meat into four equal portions (about 4 oz each). Shape each portion into a loose ball and then flatten into 3/4-inch thick patties about 4 inches in diameter, leaving the center slightly thinner or making a shallow dimple to prevent puffing during cooking.

Preheat the pan or grill

Heat a large cast-iron skillet or grill over medium-high heat for 3–5 minutes until very hot. Lightly brush the cooking surface with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

Cook the patties

Place the patties on the hot skillet or grill, leaving space between them. Cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes until a brown crust forms on the bottom. Flip once and cook for another 2–3 minutes for medium doneness (adjust time +/- for preferred doneness). During the last 1 minute of cooking, place one slice of American cheese on each patty and cover the skillet or close the grill lid briefly to melt the cheese.

Buns & Toppings

Prep produce

While the patties cook, slice the tomato into 1/4-inch thick slices. Thinly slice the red onion into rings. Separate and rinse iceberg lettuce leaves and pat dry. Have pickle slices ready.

Toast the buns

Spread about 1/2 teaspoon of softened butter on the cut side of each bun half. When the patties are nearly done, place the buns cut-side down on the hot skillet or grill for 30–60 seconds until golden and lightly toasted. Remove and keep warm.

Assemble & Serve

Spread about 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise (if using) on the bottom bun. Add a lettuce leaf, then place a cheeseburger patty on top.

Top the patty with 1 tomato slice, 2 onion rings (or to taste), and 2–3 pickle slices. Spread 1 teaspoon ketchup and 1 teaspoon mustard on the top bun and place it over the toppings.

Serve immediately with fries or your preferred side. Repeat assembly for remaining burgers.