Description
A bold, bunless burger made with two juicy beef patties and perfectly melted American cheese stacked together for a rich, savory bite that is low in carbs and high in flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef, 80 percent lean
- 4 slices American cheese, about 20 grams each
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, gently combine the ground beef with salt and black pepper without overmixing.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly oil the skillet if needed, though the natural fat from the beef is usually enough.
- Assemble the Dish: Divide the beef into four equal portions and shape into thin patties about 1/2 inch thick.
- Cook to Perfection: Place patties in the hot skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms. During the last minute of cooking, place one slice of cheese on each patty to melt. Stack two patties with melted cheese facing inward to form each burger.
- Finishing Touches: Let the stacked patties rest for 2 minutes so the juices redistribute and the cheese settles.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while hot and melted.
Notes
- Use 80 percent lean beef for the best balance of flavor and juiciness.
- Avoid pressing down on the patties while cooking to keep them tender.
- Let the patties rest briefly before serving for maximum juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: Flying Dutchman Burger from In-N-Out, bunless burger, low carb burger, beef and cheese burger, keto burger