Description
Juicy cheeseburgers, either single or double, made with flavorful ground beef, topped with your choice of cheese, fresh veggies, and a variety of sauces. A perfect meal for any burger lover.
Ingredients
- Single Cheeseburgers:
- 600 g / 1.2 lb beef mince (ground beef), at least 20% fat
- Mighty Double Cheeseburgers:
- 1.2 kg / 2.4 lb beef mince (ground beef), at least 20% fat
- For Cooking:
- 1/8 tsp salt and pepper per burger
- 2–3 tbsp canola oil
- For Assembling:
- 4 soft burger buns (10cm/4” wide)
- 4–8 slices burger cheese (American or choice of cheese)
- 8 cos/romaine lettuce leaves (torn or shredded iceberg)
- 2 large tomatoes, cut into 8 slices
- 1 red onion, finely sliced into rings
- 2 large gherkins, finely sliced
- Sauce Options:
- Special Burger Sauce (creamy orangey/pink, no-cook)
- Tomato chutney for burgers
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- On the Side:
- French fries (highly recommended!)
Instructions
- Prepare Patties: Divide the beef into 4 equal portions (or 8 for double burgers). Roll into balls, then press into patties slightly larger than your bun (about 12 cm / 4.7″ wide, 1 cm / 0.4″ thick for a 10 cm / 4″ bun).
- Prepare Ingredients: Get all burger toppings ready. Do not salt the beef until just before cooking to keep it tender.
- Toast Buns: Preheat the grill to high. Place buns cut-side up on a tray and toast for 3–5 minutes until light golden. (If using BBQ, place cut-side down directly on the grill). Set aside.
- Shape Patties: Sprinkle one side of patties with half the salt and pepper. Flip and press a dent into the center of each patty (prevents doming and shrinkage). Sprinkle the dented side with the remaining salt and pepper.
- Cook Patties:
- Stove Method: Preheat 1 tbsp oil in a large cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot. Cook 2–4 patties for 1.5 minutes per side, pressing down lightly with a spatula. Flip, top with cheese, and cook for another 1.5 minutes. Rest patties for 3 minutes.
- BBQ/Grill Method: Preheat BBQ on high. Cook patties as per stove method, flipping and topping with cheese after 1.5 minutes. Rest for 3 minutes. Optionally, toast buns on the grill for 2–3 minutes.
- Assemble Burgers: Slather sauce of choice on the bottom of each bun. Assemble with lettuce, tomato, burger patty (double for a double cheeseburger!), gherkins, onion, and sauce on the top bun.
- Serve: Serve with French fries on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
- Burger Size: Adjust the beef quantity based on the size of your buns to avoid a too-thin patty.
- Sauce Suggestions: Use the Special Burger Sauce for a creamy, flavorful twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
