Craving the ultimate homemade cheeseburger experience?
Get ready to unlock my secret recipe for impossibly juicy patties, crafted with the perfect blend of simplicity and flavor.
Trust me; you won't want to miss the game-changing twists that elevate this classic to legendary status!
Ingredients
We're gonna need some tasty stuff to make these amazing cheeseburgers! For each single cheeseburger, grab 600g of beef mince that's at least 20% fat—trust me, it makes all the difference. If you're feeling super hungry, double it to 1.2kg for mighty double cheeseburgers!
Don't forget 4 soft burger buns, around 10cm wide each. And for the cheese, get 4-8 slices of American cheese—or whatever tickles your fancy. Lettuce is a must, so 8 romaine leaves torn just right, plus 2 big tomatoes sliced about 7mm thick. To enhance the experience, why not consider bite sized delights that complement the traditional cheeseburger?
Next, we want one finely sliced red onion and some gherkins also finely sliced. And, of course, we can't forget all your sauce options to provide that final bit of pizzazz!
Instructions
Okay, let's turn up the heat and get cooking with the patties! Don't salt the beef yet though; it'll toughen up the meat. Speaking of patties, form them slightly bigger than your buns–they will indeed shrink. A quicker method could involve smashing the patties thinly for a speedy cooking process.
Now, onto the heat. You can use a cast iron skillet or even a BBQ to get this going, so let's review:
- Stove: Preheat oil in a hot skillet until it's smoking hot! Cook each patty for 1 1/2 minutes per side, then remember to add cheese after you flip!
- BBQ/Grilling: Make sure the grill's seasoned, or use the oil, you don't want it sticking! Cook for 1 1/2 minutes per side just like the skillet.
- Toast Buns: Toast buns until light golden with the cut face up on a tray!
Once they're done, transfer the burgers to rest for 3 minutes. Assemble with your favorite toppings, and boom, you've got a cheeseburger!
Recipe Notes
Now that we have the cooking down, let's look at some quick but important notes to guarantee you get the best cheeseburger experience every single time!
If you're cooking for a crowd, keep cooked patties and buns warm in a 50°C/122°F oven. My favorite beef? A 50/50 mix of brisket and chuck – ask your butcher! Salting just before cooking is key; trust me, it makes the patty so much more tender.
Brioche buns are amazing, but any soft white bun will do. Skip the crusty stuff, alright? And for that authentic cheeseburger vibe, go for processed "burger cheese." You know the one I'm talking about, right?
Not a raw onion fan? Dice it small or sauté it! Large gherkins are easier to slice, but use whatever you've got. If you only have a non-stick pan, don't crank the heat up *too* high, or you'll wreck the coating.
Nutrition Information
I am not gonna lie – nutrition info might not be the most thrilling part of making a cheeseburger, but it's good to know what you're munching on, right? One of these burgers clocks in around 755 calories. Fat's around 51g, protein hits 45g, and carbs hover around 28g, and sodium is 750mg–wowzers!
Now, let's break it down a bit more:
- Each burger, counting toppings and buns, has about 22g of saturated fat (gulp!), but hey, live a little!
- You're also getting a decent dose of vitamins, with Vitamin A at 23% and Vitamin C at 13%.
- You'll get a good calcium boost, too, with 53% of your daily needs.
Short Recipe Version
Cheeseburger Recipe (Short Version)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 600g 20% fat beef mince
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices cheese
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Onion
- Pickles
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions:
- Divide beef mince into 4 equal patties. Season with salt and pepper.
- Grill or pan-fry patties to desired doneness. Place cheese slice on top during the last minute of cooking.
- Toast burger buns lightly.
- Assemble burgers with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, and mustard.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (per serving – Estimated):
- Calories: 550-650
- Protein: 35-45g
- Fat: 30-40g
- Carbohydrates: 30-40g