Double Cheeseburger
Double Cheeseburger
Ingredients
For the Beef Patties
- 2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean, chilled
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Assembly
- 4 sesame seed buns, split
- 8 slices American cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted, as needed for buns
For the Toppings and Condiments
- 4 leaves green leaf lettuce, washed and dried
- 1 beefsteak tomato, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1/2 white onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
- 1/4 cup ketchup, as needed
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard, as needed
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions, about 1/4 pound each. Gently form each portion into a thin patty, slightly wider than your buns, as they will shrink during cooking. Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, create a shallow indentation in the center of each patty to prevent it from bulging.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Season both sides of each patty generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Preheat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Once hot, lightly brush the cut sides of the sesame seed buns with melted butter and toast them face down for 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Add the beef patties to the hot skillet, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place one slice of American cheese on top of each patty to melt.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
While the patties are cooking, prepare your toppings: wash and dry lettuce leaves, slice the tomato into 1/4-inch rounds, and thinly slice the white onion. Have your pickle slices and condiments ready.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
To assemble each double cheeseburger: Spread your desired condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise) on the toasted bun halves. Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, followed by a slice or two of tomato, and a few onion slices. Stack two cheesy patties on top of the vegetables. Add pickle slices if desired. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Double Cheeseburger
Ingredients
For the Beef Patties
- 2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean, chilled
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Assembly
- 4 sesame seed buns, split
- 8 slices American cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted, as needed for buns
For the Toppings and Condiments
- 4 leaves green leaf lettuce, washed and dried
- 1 beefsteak tomato, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1/2 white onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
- 1/4 cup ketchup, as needed
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard, as needed
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions, about 1/4 pound each. Gently form each portion into a thin patty, slightly wider than your buns, as they will shrink during cooking. Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, create a shallow indentation in the center of each patty to prevent it from bulging.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Season both sides of each patty generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Preheat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Once hot, lightly brush the cut sides of the sesame seed buns with melted butter and toast them face down for 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Add the beef patties to the hot skillet, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place one slice of American cheese on top of each patty to melt.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
While the patties are cooking, prepare your toppings: wash and dry lettuce leaves, slice the tomato into 1/4-inch rounds, and thinly slice the white onion. Have your pickle slices and condiments ready.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
To assemble each double cheeseburger: Spread your desired condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise) on the toasted bun halves. Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, followed by a slice or two of tomato, and a few onion slices. Stack two cheesy patties on top of the vegetables. Add pickle slices if desired. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min