Description
These stovetop double-stack cheeseburgers feature thin, juicy patties cooked to perfection with melted American cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, and red onion, all layered with an easy homemade burger sauce. Ready in 25 minutes, this classic burger recipe is perfect for a satisfying homemade meal.
Ingredients
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Burger Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
Burgers
- 20 ounces ground beef (90/10)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 8 slices American cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 leaves fresh lettuce
- 4 slices tomato
- 4 slices red onion
Instructions
- Make the burger sauce: Stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, and pickle relish in a small bowl. Taste and adjust the ratio if desired to achieve your preferred flavor balance.
- Form the burger patties: Divide the ground beef into eight 3-ounce balls for double-stack burgers. Handle the meat gently to keep it loose. Season the outsides of the balls evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder if using.
- Press the patties in the skillet: Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Place each beef ball into the pan individually. Cover each ball with a piece of foil and press down firmly using a second small pan or skillet to flatten into thin patties approximately 1/8 inch thick.
- Cook the patties: Cook the patties for 2 minutes on one side until browned. Flip each patty, immediately top with a slice of American cheese, and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese melts and patties are cooked through. Avoid pressing down hard to retain juices.
- Assemble the burgers: Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of the prepared burger sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Layer with a leaf of fresh lettuce, then stack two cheese-topped patties per bun for double-stacks. Top with a slice of tomato and red onion. Place the bun top over and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a single thicker patty, divide meat into four 5-ounce portions and adjust cooking time to 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- You can substitute the American cheese with cheddar or any melty cheese of your choice.
- Use fresh, sturdy buns like brioche or potato rolls for best texture.
- For extra flavor, you can add a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the ground beef before forming patties.
- Ensure patties are thin and evenly pressed to achieve authentic double-stack burger texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
