Cheddar cheese slicesor American cheese or other melting cheese~4-8 slicesest.
Red onionthinly sliced~½est.
Fresh tomatothinly sliced~1est.
Iceberg lettuce~4-6 leavesest.
Pickles~¼ cupsest.
Mayonnaise¼ cups
Ketchup1 tbsp
Mustard1 tsp
Relish1 teaspoon to tablespoon
Melted butter2 tbsp
Salt~½ tspest.
Black pepper~¼ tspest.
Steps
1
Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions and roll them into balls. Place on a plate or baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 6 hours.
2
Prepare toppings by thinly slicing red onion, tomato, and arranging cheese, lettuce, and pickles. Make the burger sauce by mixing mayo, ketchup, mustard, and relish in a bowl.
3
Toast the burger buns cut-side down on a buttered hot pan or griddle for about 1 minute until golden. Transfer to a baking sheet.
4
Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place beef balls on the hot pan and smash them flat with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the edges are crispy. Flip the patties, season again with salt and pepper, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until cooked through.
6
Add cheese slices in the last 30 seconds of cooking to allow them to melt. Use one slice for double patties or two slices for singles.
7
Spread about 1 tablespoon of burger sauce on the toasted bun halves. Layer the cheese-topped patties, sliced onion, tomato, lettuce, and pickles. Press gently and serve immediately.
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