How to make a Cheese Burger. Master the Art of Homemade Cheese Burger

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.

Trim the chuck steak and cut it into small cubes.

Freeze the cubed steak for about 15 minutes to firm it up.

Mince the steak using a sharp knife or grinder until it resembles coarse ground beef.

For every pound of meat, add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.

Gently mix the seasoning into the beef until evenly distributed, being careful not to overwork the meat.

In a bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 2 teaspoons of instant yeast.

In a separate jug, warm 1 cup of milk with 3 tablespoons of butter until the butter melts.

Pour the warm milk mixture into the dry ingredients and add 1 beaten egg, stirring to form a soft dough.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into six equal parts, shaping each into a round bun.

Place the shaped buns on a baking tray, cover, and let rise again for about 30 minutes.

Brush the buns with a mixture of 1 beaten egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of water, then sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

Bake the buns in a preheated oven at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

While the buns bake, form the minced beef into patties slightly larger than the buns.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium doneness.

In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.

Slice the freshly baked buns in half and spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the bottom half.

Add a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, and then the cheesy beef patty on top.

Top with a couple of pickles and place the top half of the bun over the assembled ingredients.

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