Stovetop Burgers - How to Cook Burgers on the Stove

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 ground chuck beef and form it into a circle using a potato masher.

Press down to form the patty and create a moat around the edge to prevent bubbling.

Season one side of the patty with salt and pepper.

Heat a pan on low, then increase to medium-high.

Place the patties in the pan, seasoned side down, and season the other side with salt and pepper.

Cook the burgers for about 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare (130-140°F).

Look for browning to come halfway up the burger and fat bubbling on top as indicators to flip.

Butter the inside of the burger buns and heat them over medium heat until crisp.

Flip the burgers using a spatula once they are ready.

Turn off the heat and add cheese on top of the burgers to melt.

Remove the buns from heat once they have nice grill marks.

Plate the burgers and add toppings: lettuce, onion, tomato, and pickle.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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