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beef patties

🥗Healthier: turkey patties

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain is more nutritious, while white bread can be a budget option.

American cheese

🥗Healthier: cheddar cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese slices

Cheddar is often considered healthier, while processed cheese can be cheaper.

Make the special sauce by mixing mayonnaise, ketchup, and pickle brine with garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder.

Form 2-ounce meatballs of a mixture of short rib, brisket, and flatiron beef.

Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.

Place the meatballs in the skillet and smash them down to form patties.

Season one side of the patties with salt.

Cook the patties until a crust forms, then flip and add American cheese on top to melt.

Prepare the burger by layering three slices of roma tomato on the bottom bun, followed by the smashed patty with melted cheese.

Add lettuce and spread the special sauce on the top bun before assembling the burger.

For the animal-style burger, add caramelized onions, pickles, and yellow mustard to the patties before stacking them.

Assemble the animal-style burger with lettuce, tomatoes, and banana chilies.

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