Garlic Butter Burger | Memorial Day Recipes

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing creaminess.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole wheat buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole wheat buns provide more fiber.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option.

Prepare the ground beef by seasoning it with smoked paprika, ground cumin, adobo seasoning, black pepper, and minced garlic.

Grate the frozen butter into the ground beef mixture to add flavor as it cooks.

Mix the ground beef gently to incorporate the butter and seasonings without smashing it, aiming for a fluffy texture.

Shape the ground beef into quarter-pound patties using a half-cup measuring cup to portion them out.

Use a burger press or your hands to lightly shape the patties, ensuring not to press them down too hard to maintain a good texture.

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook the patties in the skillet for about 4-5 minutes on one side until browned, then flip them over.

Place a slice of yellow American cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.

Remove the patties from the skillet and let them rest briefly while you toast the burger buns in the same skillet until golden brown.

Assemble the burger by placing the patty on the bottom bun, adding ketchup, and topping with sliced onions before placing the top bun on. Serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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