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Luke's Cheeseburger
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Luke’s Cheeseburgers

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 1/2 pound burgers

Ingredients

  • Sesame seed buns
  • Butter
  • 1 lb lean beef ground
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • Cheddar cheese slices
  • Red onion sliced thinly
  • Tomato sliced
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Pickle chips

Instructions

  • Prepare garnishes as desired. Recommend 1 lettuce leaf in halves, 2 thin tomato slices, 3-4 rings of red onion, and 3 pickle chips per burger.
  • To make the hamburger patties, divide the ground beef as desired into 2 or 4 portions. Roll each into a ball then flatten between palms. Season each flattened patty with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large griddle or skillet over medium heat. Lightly butter each half of each bun and place butter-side down on the griddle. Cook until each bun is lightly browned. Place on plates and arrange with garnish.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Place the hamburger patties onto the skillet, leaving space between them. After 3 minutes, flip the patties. Cook for an additional 2 minutes (or longer, depending on your desired doneness.) If desired, add cheese to each patty. Cover if able to help the cheese melt for approximately 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Place each patty on a bun and serve.

Notes

Adapted from: Eat Like a Gilmore by Kristi Carlson
Additional optional garnishes, as recommended in the original recipe, are grilled onions or sauteed mushrooms.