Juiciest Fool Proof Cheeseburgers

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is usually 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: sugar-free ketchup

💰Cheaper: homemade ketchup

Sugar-free options reduce sugar intake, and homemade can be cheaper.

Mix ground beef with liquid smoke, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder in a bowl.

Shape the mixture into burger patties, about 5.5 inches in diameter, pressing the center thinner and the edges thicker.

Season the outsides of the patties with a mixture of kosher salt and ground black pepper just before cooking.

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Place the seasoned patties in the skillet, seasoned side down, and season the opposite side in the pan.

Cook the patties for 3 minutes without pressing them down.

Flip the patties and cook for another 3 minutes.

Remove the patties from the skillet and place them in a foil pouch, sealing it tightly.

Bake the pouch in an air fryer oven at 430°F for 12 minutes (or in a regular oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes).

After cooking, spread mayonnaise on the burger buns, then layer with lettuce, the cooked burger patty, cheddar cheese, banana peppers, pickles, and tomato.

Cooking Techniques

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