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Build Your Own Burger Recipe

Inspired by The Other Place Clive
Time30m
Serves2

Served with lettuce, tomato and pickle.

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Ingredients

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Burgers

Buns & Condiments

Cheese (optional)

Toppings

Optional Add-ons

Method

Burgers

1

Form patties

Divide the ground beef into two equal portions (about 8 oz / 225 g each). Gently shape each portion into a loose ball, then flatten to form a patty about 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick and slightly larger than your bun (they will shrink while cooking). Make a shallow dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb to help prevent doming.

2

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

3

Cook patties

Heat a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and let it shimmer. Place the patties in the hot pan (do not overcrowd). Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until a brown crust forms. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes for medium (adjust time for desired doneness). If using cheese, place a cheese slice on each patty during the last 1 minute of cooking and cover the pan briefly to melt.

4

Transfer cooked patties to a plate and let rest 3 minutes while you toast buns and finish toppings.

Buns & Condiments

5

Split the buns and spread softened butter or a thin layer of mayonnaise on the cut sides. Place cut-side down in a dry skillet over medium heat or under a broiler until golden and lightly crisp, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.

6

Spread mayonnaise on the bottom bun and ketchup and/or mustard on the top bun as desired.

Toppings

7

Core and slice the tomato into 1/4-inch (6 mm) thick rounds. Pat the lettuce leaves dry. Thinly slice 1/4 of the red onion if using. Arrange dill pickle slices.

8

Assemble each burger: place the dressed bottom bun on a plate, add lettuce (1-2 leaves), then the rested patty (cheese-side up), then tomato slice(s), pickle slices (3 per burger), and onion if using. Add bacon or avocado if desired.

9

Top with the bun crown and gently press to compress slightly. Serve immediately.

Optional Add-ons

10

If using bacon, cook strips in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towel and add to burger during assembly. If using avocado, slice and fan onto the patty just before serving.