Beef & Cheese Burger (Print Version)

Juicy beef patties with melted cheese, inspired by the classic In-N-Out favorite.

# What You Need:

01 - 2/3 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)

02 - 4 slices American cheese or cheddar

03 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt

04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

05 - 4 slices dill pickle

06 - 2 slices tomato

07 - 4 slices grilled onion

08 - 2 lettuce leaves

09 - 1 tbsp butter or neutral oil for grilling

01 - Divide the ground beef into four equal balls and flatten each into a patty about 1/3 inch thick.

02 - Season both sides of each patty with salt and pepper evenly.

03 - Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat and add butter or oil.

04 - Place the patties in the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.

05 - Lay a slice of cheese on top of two patties during the final minute of cooking and let it melt completely.

06 - Stack one cheese-topped patty with a plain patty, cheese side facing down, to form two double-patty stacks with cheese sandwiched between.

07 - Add optional toppings such as pickles, tomato, grilled onion, and lettuce between the patties if desired.

08 - Serve immediately while hot and melty for best results.

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The double cheese embrace keeps every bite impossibly juicy without any bun getting in the way
Ready in 20 minutes but tastes like something from a secret menu you had to be in the know about

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Let the patties rest for 2 minutes after cooking or all that beautiful juice will end up on your plate instead of in your mouth
Room temperature beef forms better patties and cooks more evenly than cold-from-the-fridge meat

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Make a small indentation in the center of each patty before cooking to prevent them from puffing up into balls
Warm your cheese slices to room temperature first for faster, more even melting