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hamburger

Cultural Context

The hamburger is a quintessential American dish, often associated with fast food culture. It has roots in the late 19th century and has evolved into various regional styles, including the popular cheeseburger. In Mexico, hamburgers are widely enjoyed and often feature local ingredients and toppings, reflecting the country's culinary diversity.

AmericanMXmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound 80/20 ground beef
1 onion
white American cheese
lettuce
mini dill pickles
ketchup
mayonnaise
neutral vegetable oil

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns offer more fiber, while white bread can be a budget-friendly substitute.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

1

Introduce the recipe and the concept of making burgers at home.

2

Explain the importance of using 80/20 ground beef for a juicy burger.

3

Break the pound of beef into four separate lumps for patties.

4

Shape each lump into a ball and then flatten it into a patty, making it slightly larger than the bun.

5

Emphasize the importance of keeping the meat cold while forming patties.

6

Do not season the meat before forming patties to avoid a rubbery texture.

7

Prepare toppings: slice the onion into half moons for easier eating and caramelization.

8

Use white American cheese from the deli section for better melting.

9

Discuss personal preference against using fresh tomatoes on burgers, favoring ketchup instead.

10

Mix equal parts ketchup and mayonnaise to create a burger sauce, optionally adding hot sauce or sriracha for spice.

11

Slice mini dill pickles into coins for easy eating and to avoid slipping off the burger.

12

Preheat a stainless steel pan on high heat and coat the bottom with a small amount of neutral oil.

13

Wait for the oil to become ripply and see small wisps of smoke before adding the patties.

14

Season the patties with salt from a height for even distribution.

15

Place the patties in the pan, dropping them away from you to avoid splashes.

16

Add sliced onions on top of the patties to cook and caramelize as the burgers cook.

17

Season the onions with a pinch of salt.

Cooking Techniques

grillingfrying

Equipment Needed

stainless steel pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

burgercheeseburger
Local Name: hamburguesa

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