The Great American Shake Shack Burger

beef patty

🥗Healthier: turkey patty

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey is leaner while ground beef is often more affordable.

American cheese

🥗Healthier: Swiss cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Swiss cheese offers a lower fat option, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

shack sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt-based sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup and mayo

Yogurt reduces calories while ketchup and mayo are more budget-friendly.

burger bun

🥗Healthier: whole wheat bun

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole wheat adds fiber, while white bread is often less expensive.

Place two quarter pound portions of ground chuck onto a plate.

Season the patties with salt and pepper.

Turn the skillet onto medium-high heat.

Place the patties under the hot skillet and smash them using a spatula, ensuring to only smash them once.

Cook the burgers for 2 and a half minutes.

Flip the burgers over and add a thick slice of American cheese on top.

In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, ketchup, pickle juice, and cayenne pepper, and stir until mixed thoroughly.

Brush melted butter onto the inside of the Martin's potato roll.

Place the bun onto the hot skillet and toast until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.

Slice the red onion and tomato, and set them aside with the iceberg lettuce.

Place the toasted bun onto a plate and add a tablespoon of the sauce onto each side of the bun.

Add the two cheeseburger patties on top of the sauce.

Add the toppings: lettuce, sliced tomato, and sliced red onion.

Cover with the top bun and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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