Ingredients
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6 ounces ground beef
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4 drops Worcestershire sauce, or to taste
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3 pinches garlic powder
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freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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kosher salt, to taste
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
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1 slice Cheddar cheese
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1 hamburger bun, split
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1 slice tomato
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1 leaf lettuce
Directions
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Divide beef into two 3-ounce balls. Lightly moisten fingertips with water and press beef into patties about 1/4-inch thick. Drop Worcestershire sauce over patties; rub in lightly. Sprinkle garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne on top and rub in.
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Cut a circle of cheese using a pastry cutter or the rim of a glass. Place cheese onto a patty; cover with other patty. Press edges together carefully. Flip and continue pressing until fully sealed. Season both sides with a little salt.
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Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patty for 5 minutes per side for medium doneness. Place patty on one half of a bun. Top with tomato, lettuce, and the other half of the bun.
Chef's Note:
For a medium-rare burger, cook for about 4 minutes per side. There are so many variables, such as fat content, meat temperature, pan temperature, cheese choice, and portion size, to name a few. Doing some testing before the big burger party is recommended. Best homework ever! But overall, not much can go wrong.
Editor's Note:
Please note changes in ingredient amounts if using the magazine version of this recipe.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
618 | Calories |
38g | Fat |
27g | Carbs |
40g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 1 | |
Calories 618 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 38g | 49% |
Saturated Fat 17g | 85% |
Cholesterol 134mg | 45% |
Sodium 958mg | 42% |
Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 40g | 79% |
Vitamin C 5mg | 6% |
Calcium 293mg | 23% |
Iron 5mg | 28% |
Potassium 596mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.