The Backyard Burger is a classic mouthwatering delight that will satisfy your craving for a quintessential American burger. Nestled between soft, toasted buns, you’ll find a juicy beef patty cooked to perfection with a generous slice of melty American cheese. Fresh butter lettuce adds a crisp bite, ripe tomato slices bring a hint of sweetness, crunchy pickles introduce a tangy twist, and sharp red onions offer a bold flavor that dances across your taste buds with each mouthful.
This burger isn’t just a meal; it’s a nostalgic trip to the essence of American comfort food, where the quality of ingredients and hearty portions are always in style. Whether enjoying a sunny day in the yard or simply indulging in a delicious dinner, the Backyard Burger is perfect.
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Backyard Burger Recipe
4
servings20
minutes20
minutesGordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Backyard Burger elevates the familiar American burger to new heights of flavor and texture. The anticipation of biting into a well-crafted burger brings with it the promise of a cascade of flavors and sensations, starting with the soft, toasted buns that pave the way to more indulgent layers within. Hell’s kitchen in a bite: Brace for the spice of Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen Burger: A Spicy Sensation.
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Ingredients
1 lb Ground Beef (preferably 80/20 mix)
4 slices American Cheese
4 leaves – Butter Lettuce
1 medium sliced – Tomato
4 slices – Dill Pickles
1 small thinly sliced – Red Onion
4 Hamburger Buns
To taste, Salt and Pepper
Optional Ketchup, Mustard, Mayonnaise
- For grilling
Butter or Oil
Directions
- Prepare Patties:
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions.
- Form each portion into a patty about ¾ inch thick.
- Season both sides of each patty with salt and pepper.
- Preheat Grill:
- Preheat your grill, grill pan, or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Lightly oil the grill grates or pan.
- Cook Burgers:
- Place the patties on the grill and cook for 4 minutes per side for medium doneness.
- A couple of minutes before the burgers are done, place a slice of American cheese on each patty and let it melt.
- Prepare Buns:
- Butter the insides of the hamburger buns and toast them on the grill or skillet until lightly golden.
- Assemble Burgers:
- On the bottom bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by a slice of tomato, a few slices of red onion, and a couple of pickle slices.
- Place the cheese-topped burger patty on top.
- Add ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise if desired.
- Cap with the top bun.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes like fries or a salad.
Recipe Video
Notes
- Adapted from Gordon Ramsay Burger Restaurant
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