Description
Craving the perfect homemade meal? This burger recipe shares 7 simple steps for juicy, flavorful results every time. Try it today!
Ingredients
For the Shack Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 4 slices kosher dill pickle, finely chopped (or 2 tsp pickle relish)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (to taste)
(Yields about 1/2 cup sauce; you’ll use roughly 1 tablespoon per burger.)
For the Burgers:
- 8 oz beef sirloin, cubed
- 4 oz beef chuck, cubed
- 4 oz beef brisket, cubed
(Note: If you don’t have whole cuts to grind, substitute 1 lb ground beef, 80/20 lean/fat) - Kosher salt and black pepper (for seasoning patties)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (for cooking patties)
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 potato sandwich rolls (potato burger buns)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for buns)
- 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
- 2 plum tomatoes, sliced (about 8 slices)
Instructions
- Make the Shack Sauce: In a bowl, stir together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, chopped dill pickles, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne. Mix until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until needed. (This sauce is best cold and can be made up to 3 days in advance.)
- Prepare the Beef: Grind the sirloin, chuck, and brisket using a meat grinder or food processor, then gently combine the ground meat together. (If using pre-ground beef, move to the next step.) Divide into 4 equal portions (about 4 ounces each).
- Form Patties: With light hands, shape each portion into a round patty ~3/4 inch thick. Press a slight indent in the center of each patty with your thumb. Sprinkle each side liberally with kosher salt and pepper. Keep patties in the fridge until ready to cook.
- Toast the Buns: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Brush cut sides of potato buns with melted butter. Place buns butter-side down on the skillet until toasted golden (about 1 minute). Set aside.
- Cook the Patties: Increase skillet heat to medium-high (or use a grill at medium-high heat). Add 1 tsp of oil to the hot skillet. Place patties in the pan (they should sizzle). Sear for ~3 minutes on the first side until a brown crust forms. Flip each patty once. Cook another 2 minutes on the second side, or until internal temp reaches 160°F for medium-well. For cheeseburgers: lay a slice of American cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking. Cover the pan to melt the cheese.
- Assemble the Burgers: Spread about 1 tablespoon of Shack Sauce on each bun’s bottom half. Layer lettuce leaf and tomato slices on the bottom bun. Place the hot beef patty (with melted cheese) on top of the tomato. Add another dollop of Shack Sauce on top of the patty. Cover with the top bun. Repeat for all burgers.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while hot, with your favorite sides like fries, onion rings, or a fresh coleslaw. Enjoy your juicy, homemade Shack-style burgers!
Notes
*(Nutrition info is an estimate for one cheeseburger with sauce and standard toppings.)
Hungry for more? Try our crispy Sweet Potato Fries alongside these burgers, or whip up a batch of Homemade Pickles to add an extra tangy crunch. And if you loved this burger recipe, don’t miss our other crowd-pleasers like the Ultimate BBQ Sauce recipe to slather on everything. Happy cooking and happy eating!
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: dinner
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sodium: indeterminate (varies by seasoning and pickles)
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Protein: 35 g
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