How to Make In-N-Out Animal Style Burgers at Home | Tara the Foodie

American cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole wheat buns

💰Cheaper: store-brand buns

Whole wheat buns add fiber and nutrients.

animal style sauce

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt dressing

💰Cheaper: mayo + ketchup

Greek yogurt dressing reduces calories and adds creaminess.

Heat a large cast iron pan over medium to medium-low heat.

Add olive oil to the pan.

Add the chopped onion to the pan and stir to coat with olive oil.

Arrange the onions in a single layer in the pan.

Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until they are browned, repeating the process as needed for even cooking.

In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of ketchup, and 2 teaspoons of dill pickle relish to make the special sauce, then stir to combine.

Once the onions are caramelized, remove them from the pan.

Form 4 oz balls of ground beef and season the outside with salt and pepper.

Turn the heat to high and spray the pan with oil.

Place the seasoned beef balls in the hot pan, seasoned side down, and smash them down with a burger press to about 3/8 inch thick.

Season the other side of the burgers with salt, pepper, and squeeze yellow mustard over them.

Flip the burgers once they have a nice color, being careful not to smash them down to retain juices.

Add a slice of American cheese on top of each patty to melt.

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