Ingredients
Scale
1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
1 yellow onion (finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced or pressed)
1 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil (for pan finishing)
Instructions
Combine beef, onions, garlic, salt, and pepper in bowl
Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into 1/2-inch thick patties
Cover and refrigerate patties for 15 minutes
Preheat cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking
Add olive oil and cook patties 2-3 minutes per side
Bake buns 2-3 minutes, then layer with lettuce and toppings
Notes
Chill patties to prevent spreading
Room-temperature meat ensures even cooking
Optional rest final product 5 minutes before serving
Substitute ground turkey (add mozzarella to moisten)
Use avocado oil for higher smoke point
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Meals
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg