Burger Of The Month Recipe
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Ingredients
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Beef Patties
American Cheese & Toppings
Burger Sauce
Method
Burger Sauce
- 1
Make sauce
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust salt or sweetness if needed. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the rest of the burger (can be made up to 24 hours ahead).
Beef Patties
- 2
Form patties
Divide the ground chuck into 4 equal portions (about 4 oz each if making two double-stacked patties) or into 2 larger portions if you prefer single thicker patties. Lightly shape each portion into a loose ball, then flatten to a patty about 3/4" thick and slightly wider than the bun. Make a shallow dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent doming during cooking.
- 3
Season
Generously season both sides of each patty with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper just before cooking.
- 4
Cook patties
Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until very hot (about 5 minutes). Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and spread to coat. Place the patties on the hot surface, leaving space between them. Cook without moving for 3 minutes to develop a brown crust. Flip once and cook for another 2-3 minutes for medium doneness. In the last 60 seconds of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on each patty and cover the skillet with a lid or a bowl to melt the cheese quickly.
Buns & Toppings Assembly
- 5
Prepare produce
While the patties cook, slice the tomato into 1/4" rounds, thinly slice the red onion, and wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Lay out dill pickle slices.
- 6
Toast buns
Butter the cut sides of the brioche buns with the softened unsalted butter. Once the patties are done, remove them to a resting plate and tent with foil. Place the buttered buns cut-side down on the still-warm griddle or in a clean skillet and toast for 30–60 seconds until golden and fragrant. Monitor closely to avoid burning.
- 7
Assemble burgers
Spread about 1 tablespoon of the prepared burger sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place a lettuce leaf on the sauce, then set a cheese-topped patty on the lettuce. Add 2 tomato slices, a few red onion rings, and 4 pickle slices. If making double-stacked burgers, repeat with a second patty and another slice of cheese, then more toppings as desired. Finish with a generous spoonful of sauce on the top bun and close the burger.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately while hot with fries or your preferred side. Leftover sauce can be refrigerated up to 3 days.
