Wimpy Burgers
Sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food with these juicy and flavorful Wimpy Burgers! Perfectly seasoned with a blend of garlic powder, salt, and pepper, these 80/20 ground beef patties are seared to perfection for a crisp, caramelized crust. Topped with gooey American cheese, fresh lettuce, and ripe tomato slices, each burger is nestled between toasted, buttery buns slathered with a classic duo of ketchup and mayo. Whether cooked on a skillet or grill, these easy-to-make burgers come together in just 25 minutes, making them a go-to option for weeknight dinners, BBQs, or family cravings. Satisfy your burger fix with these crowd-pleasing, homemade Wimpy Burgers that pack maximum flavor into every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 tsp Garlic powder
- 4 Small hamburger buns
- 4 tbsp Ketchup
- 4 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 4 Lettuce leaves
- 4 Tomato slices
- 4 American cheese slices
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Gently mix with your hands until evenly combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 1/2-inch thick. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent bulging while cooking.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Once the oil is hot, place the burger patties into the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes without moving them to get a good sear, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on each patty and cover the skillet to let the cheese melt.
While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the hamburger buns in a toaster or on a dry skillet over low heat.
To assemble the burgers, spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the bottom bun and 1 tablespoon of ketchup on the top bun.
Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, followed by a cheesy burger patty, a slice of tomato, and then cap it with the top bun.
Repeat for all burgers and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 190.8 g | 245% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.4 g | 322% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 489 mg | 163% | |
| Sodium | 4591 mg | 200% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.5 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.2 g | ||
| Protein | 113.9 g | 228% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1034 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1845 mg | 39% | |
*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.
