Skillet Burgers

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns offer more fiber, while white bread is often less expensive.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: store-brand ketchup

Homemade sauce is fresher, while store brands are budget-friendly.

Start with high-quality ground beef, preferably ground chuck with 20% fat for flavor and juiciness.

Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and ground pepper to the ground beef.

Gently mix the ingredients into the ground beef without overworking it.

Divide the mixture into six portions and form into patties, creating a small well in the center of each patty to ensure even cooking.

Preheat a 12-inch cast iron skillet until it's screaming hot to achieve the Maillard reaction and prevent sticking.

Place the patties in the hot skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on one side without pressing down on them.

Flip the patties and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes on the other side, again without pressing down.

Use an internal digital thermometer to check the temperature, aiming for 5 to 10 degrees lower than the desired doneness before removing them from the skillet.

Transfer the cooked patties to a plate, cover with foil, and let them rest for 10 to 15 minutes to allow carryover cooking to finish the cooking process.

Serve the burgers on your favorite bun with desired toppings.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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