Almost-Famous Animal-Style Burgers
Serves: 6
Jailyn Upton
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
50
Spice
50
Sweetness
48
Sourness
38
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 large
Onion (finely chopped)1 cup
Mayonnaise2 tbsps
Ketchup1 tbsp
Sweet Pickle Relish1 tsp
White Vinegar1 cup
Dill Pickle (sliced)3 cup
Shredded Iceberg Lettuce1 cup
Yellow MustardDirections:
1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat
2
Add the onions and 3/4 teaspoon salt, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and soft, about 30 minutes
3
(If the onions brown too quickly, reduce the heat to low
4
) Uncover, increase the heat to medium high and continue to cook, stirring often, until caramelized, about 8 more minutes
5
Add 1/2 cup water to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan
6
Simmer, stirring, until the water evaporates, about 2 more minutes; transfer to a bowl and set aside
7
(The onions can be made up to 3 days ahead; cover and refrigerate, then reheat before using
8
) Mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, relish and vinegar in a bowl; set aside
9
Shape the beef into 8 patties, about 4 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick
10
Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat; lightly brush with vegetable oil
11
Toast the buns on the griddle, split-side down
12
Spread each toasted bun bottom with about 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise mixture, then top with a few pickles, some lettuce, 1 or 2 slices tomato and another dollop of the mayonnaise mixture; set aside
13
(Keep the griddle hot
14
) Season both sides of the patties with salt and pepper
15
Working in batches if necessary, put the patties on the griddle and cook 3 minutes
16
Spread about 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard on the uncooked side of each patty, then flip and top each with 1 slice cheese; continue cooking about 2 more minutes for medium doneness
17
Top 4 of the patties with caramelized onions, then cover with the remaining patties, cheese-side up
18
Sandwich the double patties on the buns
19
Photograph by Kang Kim