Makes 4 Burgers
INGREDIENTS
For the Sauce
3 tbsp. mayonnaise
3 tbsp. finely chopped onions
3 tbsp. pickle relish 3 tbsp. ketchup
1 tbsp. deli mustard
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. sweet paprika
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. white wine vinegar
For the Burgers
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. ground beef
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 white onion, finely diced
8 seeded burger buns
1/4 head butter lettuce, finely shredded
2 large dill pickles, thinly sliced
4 slices cheddar cheese
PREPARATION
Make the burger sauce:
In a medium bowl, add all of the sauce ingredients and whisk until smooth. Refrigerate to allow the flavors to combine for 1 hour.
In a separate bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper and form into 8 equal balls (2 ounces each). Press evenly into a 4 3/4" ring. Brush the insides of the buns with the oil and toast in a large skillet lightly over medium heat. Set aside. Add oil to pan to medium high. Once the oil is hot fry the patties (in two batches) for 2 minutes per side, until cooked. On four of the patties, top with a slice of cheese for the final minute to allow it to melt a little.
To assemble the burgers, spread the burger sauce across the bottom bun. Sprinkle some of the onions and shredded lettuce then add one burger patty. Top with a second bottom bun, more burger sauce, onions, lettuce, and pickles.
Finally, add the second burger patty and top with the bun.
