How to Make the Juiciest Cheeseburger Ever 🍔🔥

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey lowers fat content while still providing protein.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while processed cheese is often less expensive.

hamburger buns

🥗Healthier: whole wheat buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole wheat buns add fiber while white bread can be more affordable.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: store-brand ketchup

Homemade sauce can be fresher and healthier, while store brands are often cheaper.

Start by preparing the ingredients for the burgers.

Use 80/20 ground beef for juiciness.

Slice a sweet Vidalia onion, tomato, and prepare lettuce.

Season the ground beef with chicken bouillon powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.

Form medium-sized patties without overhandling to keep them juicy.

Make a small indentation in the center of each patty to prevent swelling during cooking.

Let the seasoned patties rest for about 15 minutes to allow the seasoning to seep in and to bring them to room temperature.

In a skillet, heat about 2 tablespoons of oil and 1 tablespoon of sweet cream butter over medium heat.

Add the sliced onions to the skillet and sauté until they become translucent, then season with salt and pepper.

Once the onions are ready, add the burger patties to the skillet, ensuring they sizzle upon contact.

Cook the patties until they develop a nice char on one side before flipping them.

After flipping, place a slice of yellow American cheese on top of each patty to melt.

While the burgers are cooking, prepare the buns and toppings.

Assemble the burger by placing lettuce on the bottom bun to prevent sogginess from the juices.

Add the cooked patty with melted cheese on top of the lettuce.

Top with sautéed onions, tomato slices, pickles, and condiments like mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup.

Place the top bun over the assembled ingredients to complete the burger.

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