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30-Minute Burger

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Bite into this juicy 30-minute burger that's perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. With a mouthwatering combination of flavors, this easy-to-make burger will have you saying "yum-o" in no time!

Matt Ciampa & Alexis deBoschnek
Tasty Team
97% would make again

Under 30 minutes

30-Minute Burger

Under 30 minutes

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Pickled Red Onions

  • 1 ½ cups water (360 mL)
  • 1 ½ cups apple cider vinegar (360 mL)
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 5 whole black peppercorns
  • ¼ teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

Thousand Island Dressing

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise (185 g)
  • ¼ cup ketchup (60 g)
  • 2 tablespoons pickle, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

Burger

  • 2 lb ground beef (910 g), 80/20
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 sesame buns
  • 1 tomato, sliced, for serving
  • 4 leaves bibb lettuce, for serving
  • french fry, for serving

Preparation

  1. Make the pickled red onions: In a small pot, combine the water, apple cider vinegar, salt, sugar, peppercorns, and coriander seeds, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Turn off the heat and add the sliced onion, making sure they are fully submerged. Let cool to room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
  3. Make the Thousand Island Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles, garlic, and vinegar.
  4. In a large bowl, season the ground beef generously with salt and pepper. Use your hands to mix until evenly combined.
  5. Divide the beef into 4 8-ounce portions and form into patties. Place on a cutting board. Use your thumb to press a divot into the center of each burger.
  6. Heat the grapeseed oil in a cast iron or stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Add the burger patties and cook for 3-4 minutes, without disturbing, until browned.
  7. Use a spatula to flip the burgers over and place a slice of cheddar on each one. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the burgers are cooked through and cheese has melted.
  8. Place on sesame buns and top with the pickled red onions, Thousand Island Dressing, tomato, and lettuce. Serve with French fries.
  9. Enjoy!
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