How To Cook a Burger On The Stove

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole wheat buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole wheat buns add fiber, while white bread can be a budget-friendly alternative.

cheese

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Avocado provides healthy fats, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: store-brand ketchup

Homemade sauce can be healthier and tailored to taste.

Get a stainless steel pan really hot.

Add high heat oil to the pan to help brown the burger and prevent burning.

Place the burger in the middle of the pan and ensure it sizzles.

Do not touch the burger; let it brown on the bottom for flavor.

Check the browning by lifting the burger slightly with a spatula.

Add a little more oil under the burger before flipping it.

Flip the burger once it has browned, ensuring it is flat against the pan.

Brown the other side of the burger, monitoring for smoke or burning.

Check the internal temperature of the burger; it should reach at least 165°F if not ground at home.

Cover the pan with a lid to create an oven-like environment for even cooking.

Add cheese on top of the burger once it reaches around 150°F.

Season the burger with a tiny bit of salt and add black pepper before the cheese.

Cover the pan again to help the cheese melt.

After a couple of minutes, check the burger; it should be over 160°F and the cheese melted.

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