POWER CHEESEBURGER

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Maura Egan and Christine Muhlke developed this recipe in 2004, around the time of the Olympic Games in Athens, after talking with Shane Hamman, then the No. 1 weight lifter in America, capable of squatting more than 1,000 pounds. He ate two for lunch, amid his 5,000 calorie day. It's pretty delicious.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     dinner, for one, burgers, main course

Time 20m

Yield 1 cheeseburger

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces ground beef, like chuck
1 egg yolk, beaten
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
2 to 3 slices sharp Cheddar cheese
1 sesame bun, halved and toasted if desired
Pickles
Ketchup and mustard

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine beef, egg, paprika and salt. Mix well and form 1 large patty.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patty and cook 4 minutes; turn over and top with cheese. Continue to cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes for medium rare.
  • Place the burger cheese side up on bun and top with pickles, ketchup and/or mustard. Place other bun half on top and serve.

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