Stovetop Cheeseburger with Burger Sauce
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Burger
- 1 ⅓ lb ground beef*
- 2 tsp season salt 1/2 tsp per patty
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 slices american cheese
For the Sauce
- 1/4 C mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice about 1/4 of a lemon
- 1 tsp ketchup
- 1/2 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 pinch garlic powder about 1/8 of a teaspoon
Optional Toppings
- sliced tomato
- lettuce
- bread and butter pickle chips
Instructions
For the Burger
- Season burger patties on each side with 1/4 teaspoon of season salt per side
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium high heat until oil begins to ripple, and spread on pan
- Add burger patties to skillet once oil is hot, to ensure a crispy sear
- Cook for 6-7 minutes on the first side before flipping. Cook the second side an additional three minutes
- Turn off the heat and add one slice of cheese to each burger patty. Cover with lid, or tent with foil and let burgers rest for a few minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly on top. Resting the burger is KEY
- Serve with burger sauce, and optional toppings
For the Sauce
- While burger is cooking, mix together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
*I buy the pre-shaped 1/3 lb burger patties at my grocery store (see blog post for more info). Feel free to use 1 lb ground beef and separate into your choice of three 1/3 lb patties or four 1/4 lb patties.