Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20
- 1 large yellow onion (about 10–12 oz), paper-thin sliced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 4 soft hamburger buns
- 8 slices american cheese deli-sliced
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- Dill pickles sliced
- 2 tbsp mayo optional
Instructions
- Preheat a griddle or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 400–425°F.
- Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice the onion paper-thin and set aside in loose piles.
- Divide the ground beef into 4 loose balls, each about 4 ounces, without packing or pre-shaping.
Notes
For the best flavor, allow the ground beef to come to room temperature before cooking.
Serve with your favorite condiments for a personalized touch.
Freshly sliced onions enhance the burger’s flavor, so don’t skip this step.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.