Description
Delicious griddle cheeseburgers made with fresh ingredients, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1/2 pounds ground beef chuck (very cold (80/20))
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish (I like Heinz)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 8 slices sharp Cheddar cheese
- 4 to 8 brioche buns plus softened butter
- 4 to 8 slices leaf lettuce
- 4 to 8 slices tomato
- 1 large avocado (thinly sliced, optional)
- Dill pickle chips (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Divide beef into 8 loose 3-ounce balls (weigh if possible) and keep chilled.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients. Chill until ready to use.
- Heat a large electric or flat-top griddle to 400°F.
- Place 2 beef balls on the hot surface. Place a square of parchment over each and press firmly with a burger press, to about 1/4th-inch thin. Hold for 10 seconds, then peel off the parchment and discard. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 60 to 90 seconds, until the edges are deeply browned and juices bubble up. Use a sharp metal turner to scrape under and flip. Season the other side with salt and pepper. Top with a slice of cheese and cover with a pot lid to melt the cheese and cook for another 30 to 45 seconds. Transfer to a plate. If making a double-patty burger, stack two patties together while hot.
- While the patties cook, butter the buns and toast them cut-side down on a cooler area of the griddle until golden.
- Spread burger sauce on both halves of the toasted buns. Layer with lettuce, tomato, one or two patties, and avocado or pickles if using. Serve immediately; these are best hot off the griddle.
Notes
- Use a burger press for evenly cooked patties.
- Cover with a lid to melt the cheese efficiently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg