Beef & Cheese Delight (Printable Version)
Juicy beef patties with melted cheese layers and optional toppings.
# What You Need:
→ Beef
01 - 2/3 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
→ Cheese
02 - 4 slices American cheese (or cheddar)
→ Seasonings
03 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Toppings
05 - 4 slices dill pickle
06 - 2 slices tomato
07 - 4 slices grilled onion
08 - 2 lettuce leaves
→ Cooking
09 - 1 tbsp butter or neutral oil
# How-To Steps:
01 - Divide ground beef into four equal balls and flatten each into a patty about 1/3 inch thick.
02 - Season both sides of each patty with salt and pepper.
03 - Heat skillet or grill over medium-high heat and add butter or oil.
04 - Place patties in skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
05 - Lay a slice of cheese on top of two patties during final minute of cooking and let melt.
06 - Stack one cheese-topped patty with a plain patty, cheese side facing down, to form two double-patty stacks.
07 - Add optional toppings between the patties if desired.
08 - Serve immediately while hot and melty.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The double patty setup creates an incredible beef to cheese ratio in every single bite
- Perfect for those watching carbs but refusing to sacrifice satisfaction
- Ready in twenty minutes flat for those weeknight cravings
02 -
- Pressing down on the patties with your spatula while cooking squeezes out all those precious juices and makes them tough
- Letting the meat rest for a minute before stacking helps the juices redistribute instead of running all over your plate
03 -
- Chill your beef for fifteen minutes before forming patties helps them hold together better
- Create a slight depression in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up into balls while cooking