The steps to making a perfect burger start out with ground meat and buns; the rest is up to you. Set up a toppings bar with all your favorite fixings and let everyone make their own burgers.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes
Yield Makes 6 burgers
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler or preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the buns in half and place them cut side up on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread with the butter.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat. Generously salt and pepper the beef patties. Space the patties in the skillet without touching, and cook, without turning or flattening, for 4 to 6 minutes (depending on thickness). Turn the burgers and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes. If desired, swirl the Worcestershire into the pan 2 minutes before the burgers are finished. (Do this if you have inferior meat or no ketchup.)
- With 1 minute left to cook, place a cheese slice on each burger. Cover with a pot lid and cook until melted. Lay onion slices on top of the melting cheese. (If using sauteed onions, place under the cheese before melting.) Remove the burgers to a plate or board to rest for a few seconds before placing them on the buns.
- Meanwhile, broil or toast the buns for 1 to 5 minutes, until golden on the cut side and still soft on the outside.
- Spread mayonnaise on one side of each bun. Lay a burger on top. (Top with ketchup and mustard, if using.) Garnish with lettuce and top with the other half of the bun. Serve immediately with a side of sliced dill pickles.
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