Classic Homemade Cheese Beef Burger

A juicy, restaurant-quality homemade cheeseburger featuring a seasoned beef chuck patty, melted cheddar, caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and fresh toppings on a toasted brioche bun.

Ingredients

• 500 g minced beef chuck
• 1 onion
• to taste black pepper
• to taste sea salt
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 4 strips bacon
• 2 burger buns
• 2 leaves lettuce
• 2 slices cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp mustard sauce
• 2 slices tomato

Instructions

1. 1Form the Beef Patties

   

   Shape the seasoned minced beef into thick circular patties, placing them on parchment paper to keep them neat and easily manageable before cooking.

   Tip: Make sure the patties are slightly wider than your burger buns, as they tend to shrink as they cook.
2. 2Slice the Onions

   

   Take a whole onion and use a sharp chefs knife to slice it finely into even half-moon rings on a dark cutting board.

   Tip: Uniform thickness ensures that the onions caramelize evenly at the same rate.
3. 3Sauté the Onions

   

   Melt butter and olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, then add the sliced onions, fresh thyme, and sea salt, cooking them down until caramelized.

   Tip: Stir occasionally and adjust the heat to prevent burning while the natural sugars develop a rich color.
4. 4Remove Caramelized Onions

   

   Using kitchen tongs, transfer the freshly caramelized onions from the cast-iron skillet into a small glass bowl and set them aside for later burger assembly.

   Tip: Make sure to scrape up any extra caramelized bits from the skillet to keep the rich flavor.
5. 5Fry the Bacon

   

   Place strips of bacon into the heated cast-iron skillet and fry them until they turn beautifully browned, crisp, and rendered.

   Tip: Remove the crispy bacon strips onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
6. 6Toast the Burger Buns

   

   Place the cut sides of the burger buns directly into the remaining melted butter inside the cast-iron skillet, toasting them until golden brown and slightly crisp.

   Tip: Keep a close eye on the buns as they toast quickly in the hot skillet.
7. 7Assemble the Burger

   

   Carefully build the burger by layering fresh crisp lettuce and a tomato slice directly over the cooked beef patty with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and caramelized onions resting on the toasted bun base.

   Tip: Add the lettuce near the top to keep it crisp and fresh against the warm ingredients.
8. 8Secure the Burgers

   

   Place the top buttered burger buns over the assembled layers and firmly secure each homemade cheese beef burger with a decorative wooden skewer straight through the center.

   Tip: Insert the skewer straight through the center to hold all the rich layers securely in place.

Storage & Reheating

Burn It Off

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