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American Drive-Thru Classic Recipe

American · Main course · 25 min total

Recreate the iconic fast-food burger experience at home with a juicy beef patty, melted cheese, crisp lettuce, and tangy special sauce on a soft bun.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20)
• 4 slices American cheese
• 4 hamburger buns, split
• 4 leaves iceberg lettuce
• 4 slices tomato
• 4 slices red onion
• 8 dill pickle chips
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat. Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and form into thin patties slightly larger than the buns. Season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing down with a spatula occasionally. In the last minute, place a slice of cheese on each patty and cover to melt.
3. Meanwhile, mix ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, paprika, and garlic powder in a small bowl to make the special sauce.
4. Toast the buns on the griddle until lightly golden, about 1 minute.
5. Assemble burgers: spread special sauce on bottom bun, add lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle chips, then the patty with cheese. Top with bun.
6. Serve immediately.

Tips

• Use 80/20 ground beef for juiciest patties.
• Keep patties thin and edges slightly ragged for that drive-thru look.
• Warm the buns on the griddle for extra flavor.

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