Special Burgers
Sink your teeth into these mouthwatering Special Burgers, the ultimate homemade burger experience! Crafted with juicy ground beef seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, paprika, and classic salt and pepper, these patties are cooked to a golden crust and topped with melty cheddar cheese. Sandwiched between buttery, toasted brioche buns, each burger is layered with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, tangy pickles, red onion, and a slather of creamy mayonnaise and ketchup for the perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend cookout, these gourmet-style burgers are ready in just 25 minutes and pair beautifully with fries, a side salad, or your favorite comfort-food classics. Perfect for burger lovers searching for a satisfying, flavor-packed recipe the whole family will adore!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 4 pieces brioche burger buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese slices
- 4 pieces lettuce leaves
- 4 slices sliced tomato
- 4 rings sliced red onion
- 4 slices pickles
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix gently with your hands until combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent it from puffing up while cooking.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil to the pan and swirl to coat.
Cook the burger patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover the pan to allow the cheese to melt.
While the patties are cooking, lightly butter the cut sides of the brioche buns with the unsalted butter.
Toast the buns on a separate skillet or on the grill for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and warm.
Assemble the burgers by spreading 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon of ketchup onto the bottom half of each bun.
Layer each bun with a lettuce leaf, a cooked burger patty with melted cheese, a slice of tomato, a ring of red onion, and a pickle slice.
Top with the remaining half of the bun and serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as fries or a salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3926 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 288.3 g | 370% | |
| Saturated Fat | 114.2 g | 571% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 811 mg | 270% | |
| Sodium | 5903 mg | 257% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.0 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.3 g | ||
| Protein | 169.5 g | 339% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1193 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 23.0 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 1979 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
