Description
These stovetop double-stack cheeseburgers are juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection with a special easy burger sauce. Perfect for a quick and delicious homemade burger night.
Ingredients
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Burger Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
Burgers
- 20 to 24 ounces ground beef (90/10)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 to 8 slices American cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- Fresh lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomato
- Sliced red onion
Instructions
- Make the burger sauce: In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, ketchup, and pickle relish until well combined. Adjust the flavors to your liking by adding more ketchup or relish if desired.
- Prepare the burger patties: Divide the ground beef into eight 3-ounce balls for double-stack burgers or four 5- to 6-ounce balls for single burgers. Handle the meat gently to keep it loose. Season the outside of each ball with kosher salt, black pepper, and optional garlic powder.
- Press the patties in the pan: Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Place the beef balls in the pan one at a time. Cover each ball with a piece of foil and press down using a second small pan or skillet to flatten into thin, even patties. For double-stack burgers, aim for very thin patties; for singles, about 1/3-inch thickness.
- Cook the patties: Cook thin double patties for 2 minutes on the first side, or 3 to 4 minutes for thicker single patties. Flip the patties, add slices of American cheese on top, and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese melts and the patties are cooked through. Patties will shrink slightly; you can lightly press with a spatula to reshape while avoiding pressing out juices.
- Assemble the burgers: Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of burger sauce on the bottom bun, then add fresh lettuce leaves. Place one or two cooked patties on top depending on preference. Top with sliced tomato and red onion. Cover with the top bun and serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- For juicier burgers, avoid pressing patties too hard during cooking to retain juices.
- American cheese melts beautifully, but feel free to substitute with cheddar or your favorite melting cheese.
- Use fresh vegetables for the best texture and flavor.
- The burger sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- If desired, add pickles or your favorite condiments to customize your burger.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
