A classic West Coast burger featuring two beef patties, two slices of cheese, and all the fixings on a toasted bun. This home-cook version recreates the iconic In-N-Out experience.
15 min prep
10 min cook
4 servings
650 kcal/serving
Ingredients
1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20)
8 slices American cheese
4 hamburger buns
4 leaves iceberg lettuce
4 slices tomato
1/2 onion, sliced into rings
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
4 pickle slices
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Divide ground beef into 8 equal portions (about 3 oz each). Form each into a thin patty, slightly larger than the bun. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat. Toast buns cut-side down until golden, about 1 minute. Set aside.
Cook patties in batches, pressing down with a spatula. After about 2 minutes, flip and top each with a slice of cheese. Cook until cheese melts, about 1 more minute.
Spread mayonnaise on bottom bun, then ketchup and mustard on top bun.
On bottom bun, layer: 2 pickle slices, 1 lettuce leaf, 1 tomato slice, then two cheese-topped patties stacked. Add onion rings.
Close burger with top bun. Serve immediately.
Tips
For extra flavor, add a slice of grilled onion between the patties.
To keep burgers juicy, avoid overworking the meat and don't press down while cooking.
Store leftover patties and buns separately; reheat patties in a skillet.