Double-Decker Burger
Double-Decker Burger
Ingredients
For the Burger Patties
- 2 pounds lean ground beef, 80/20 or leaner
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 slices American cheese
For the Special Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon pickle juice
For Assembly
- 6 burger buns, split
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup white onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly by hand until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Divide the meat mixture into 8 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and pickle juice until smooth and well combined. Set the special sauce aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. While the pan heats, prepare your burger buns by splitting them. You will need 4 bottom halves, 4 top halves, and 4 middle halves (from 2 additional buns).
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Once the pan is hot, place 2-3 meatballs onto the pan (depending on pan size). Immediately place a piece of parchment paper over each meatball and firmly smash it flat with a sturdy spatula to form a thin patty, about 1/4 inch thick. Cook for 2-3 minutes until a deep brown crust forms.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Flip each patty. Immediately place one slice of American cheese on top of each flipped patty. Cover the pan with a lid for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the cheese is melted and gooey. Remove patties from the pan and set aside. Repeat with remaining meatballs and cheese until all 8 patties are cooked.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
While the patties are cooking, lightly toast all 12 burger bun halves. You can use the same skillet, a toaster, or a broiler.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
To assemble each burger: Take a bottom bun half and spread a generous layer of special sauce over it.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Layer with a portion of shredded iceberg lettuce, finely diced white onion, and dill pickle slices.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Place one cheese-topped burger patty on top of the vegetables.
- 11
Place a middle bun half on top of the first patty.
- 12
Add the second cheese-topped burger patty on top of the middle bun.
- 13
Add another layer of shredded iceberg lettuce, finely diced white onion, and dill pickle slices.
⏱️ 1 min
- 14
Crown with the top half of the toasted burger bun. Repeat for the remaining 3 burgers. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Double-Decker Burger
Ingredients
For the Burger Patties
- 2 pounds lean ground beef, 80/20 or leaner
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 slices American cheese
For the Special Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon pickle juice
For Assembly
- 6 burger buns, split
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup white onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly by hand until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Divide the meat mixture into 8 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and pickle juice until smooth and well combined. Set the special sauce aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. While the pan heats, prepare your burger buns by splitting them. You will need 4 bottom halves, 4 top halves, and 4 middle halves (from 2 additional buns).
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Once the pan is hot, place 2-3 meatballs onto the pan (depending on pan size). Immediately place a piece of parchment paper over each meatball and firmly smash it flat with a sturdy spatula to form a thin patty, about 1/4 inch thick. Cook for 2-3 minutes until a deep brown crust forms.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Flip each patty. Immediately place one slice of American cheese on top of each flipped patty. Cover the pan with a lid for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the cheese is melted and gooey. Remove patties from the pan and set aside. Repeat with remaining meatballs and cheese until all 8 patties are cooked.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
While the patties are cooking, lightly toast all 12 burger bun halves. You can use the same skillet, a toaster, or a broiler.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
To assemble each burger: Take a bottom bun half and spread a generous layer of special sauce over it.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Layer with a portion of shredded iceberg lettuce, finely diced white onion, and dill pickle slices.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Place one cheese-topped burger patty on top of the vegetables.
- 11
Place a middle bun half on top of the first patty.
- 12
Add the second cheese-topped burger patty on top of the middle bun.
- 13
Add another layer of shredded iceberg lettuce, finely diced white onion, and dill pickle slices.
⏱️ 1 min - 14
Crown with the top half of the toasted burger bun. Repeat for the remaining 3 burgers. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min