In-N-Out Style Burger

Ingredients

• ½ lb ground beef, 80/20
• 2 slice American cheese slices
• 2 bun hamburger buns
• ½ medium yellow onion
• 3 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon ketchup

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice the onion crosswise into thin rings about the thickness of a coin, roughly 1/8-inch thick.

2. 2

   Stir together the mayonnaise and ketchup in a small bowl until evenly combined—this is your special sauce.

3. 3

   Divide the ground beef into 2 equal portions, then gently shape each into a loose ball about the size of a golf ball; do not pack or overwork the meat.

4. 4

   Place a 10-inch or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, then add 1 tablespoon of oil and let it heat until it shimmers and slides quickly across the pan, about 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Place both beef balls in the hot skillet, then use the bottom of a sturdy glass or metal spatula to press each down hard into a thin patty about 5 inches wide, applying firm downward pressure for 5 seconds without moving the spatula.

6. 6

   Scatter the sliced onions evenly over both patties, pressing them gently onto the meat with your spatula so they stick.

7. 7

   Cook without moving the patties for 2 to 3 minutes, until the bottom is deeply browned and crispy-looking around the edges.

8. 8

   Flip each patty with your spatula, pressing down once more to keep it thin and crispy.

9. 9

   Immediately lay one cheese slice over each patty and cook for another 1 minute until the cheese begins to melt and the underside is browned.

10. 10

    Transfer each patty to a clean plate and let rest for 30 seconds to set the cheese.

11. 11

    Spread 1.5 tablespoons of special sauce on the bottom half of each bun.

12. 12

    Place one cheeseburger patty on each bun, then close the burger with the top half of the bun, pressing down gently so the sauce seeps into the meat.

13. 13

    Serve immediately while the cheese and meat are still hot.

Tools you’ll need

• 10-inch or 12-inch skillet
• metal or sturdy glass spatula
• small mixing bowl
• knife
• cutting board

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