Description
Easy Stovetop Burgers deliver juicy, flavorful patties with a perfect crust—all made on your stove in under 15 minutes. Using 80/20 ground chuck, a hot skillet, and simple seasoning, you get restaurant-quality burgers fast, with total control over doneness and toppings.
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) ground chuck (80/20)
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or canola)
4 slices cheese (American or cheddar)
4 burger buns
Your favorite toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, etc.
Instructions
1. Divide ground chuck into four equal portions and form ¾-inch thick patties with a dimple in the center.
2. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with oil until shimmering.
4. Place patties in skillet, leaving space. Do not touch for 3-4 minutes to form a crust.
5. Flip burgers, cook 3 minutes for medium. Add cheese in last minute and cover skillet to melt.
6. Toast buns in skillet for 30 seconds.
7. Rest burgers 2-3 minutes, assemble on buns with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg