How George Motz Makes NYC’s Best Burgers at Hamburger America | Made to Order | Bon Appétit

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

American cheese

🥗Healthier: cheddar cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese slices

Cheddar offers more flavor, while processed cheese is budget-friendly.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole wheat buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole wheat adds fiber, while white bread can be more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

Slice yellow onions thinly.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Form ground beef into patties and season with salt and black pepper.

Place patties on a hot grill or skillet.

Cook patties for 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip them.

Top each patty with a generous portion of the caramelized onions.

Place a slice of American cheese on top of the onions and cover until melted, about 1-2 minutes.

Toast burger buns on the grill until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.

Assemble the burger by spreading mustard on the bun, adding the patty with onions and cheese, and topping with pickles.

Serve immediately.

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