Classic Cheeseburger

Ingredients

• 340 g Ground Beef
• 1 tsp Kosher Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
• 2 pcs Hamburger Buns
• 2 pcs American Cheese
• 1 pcs Yellow Onion
• 60 g Dill Pickles
• 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp Ketchup
• 2 tsp Yellow Mustard
• 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

Method

1. Thinly slice {yellow_onion} and set out {dill_pickles}, {mayonnaise}, {ketchup}, and {yellow_mustard} so the burgers can be assembled quickly while hot.
2. Gently form {ground_beef} into loose patties slightly wider than the buns. Press a shallow dimple in the center so they cook flat, then season both sides with {kosher_salt} and {black_pepper} and brush with {worcestershire_sauce}.
3. Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill over medium heat. Spread cut sides of {hamburger_buns} with {unsalted_butter}, then toast until golden at the edges and lightly crisp. Set aside cut side up so they stay crisp.
4. Heat a grill or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Pat the surface of the {ground_beef} dry if needed so it browns well. Cook without crowding until deeply browned with a good crust, then flip and top with {american_cheese}. Continue cooking until the cheese melts and the center reaches a juicy medium doneness. Taste a tiny browned bit and adjust with more {kosher_salt} if needed.
5. Rest the cooked {ground_beef} briefly on a warm plate so the juices settle and the cheese stays molten.
6. Spread the toasted {hamburger_buns} with {mayonnaise}, {ketchup}, and {yellow_mustard}. Add the rested {ground_beef}, then layer on {yellow_onion} and {dill_pickles}. Close the burgers and serve right away while the bun stays crisp and the cheese is still soft.