Categories: sandwiches- burgers- wraps

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. 80% lean ground beef
• 2 tsp. vegetable oil, divided use
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
• Salt and ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp. PLUS 2 tsp. mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp ketchup
• 2 tsp sweet pickle relish
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. distilled white vinegar
• 2 soft white hamburger buns
• 1/4 cup yellow mustard, divided use
• 4 slices American cheese
• Dill pickle chips
• 1 small tomato, thinly sliced
• 2 leaves iceberg lettuce

Directions

1. Divide ground beef into four equal parts, forming each into a golf ball size patty. Place patties on parchment-lined plate and cover with plastic wrap. Place in freezer 10 minutes until meat is chilled, but not frozen
2. Heat oven to 400 degrees. While oven heats, add 1 tsp vegetable oil to a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and 1/2 tsp. salt.. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring until onions are browned, about 15 minutes. Add 1 Tbsp. water and continue to cook 1 to 2 minutes more. Stir in an additional tablespoon water and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until onions are dark and very soft, about 3 minutes. Transfer onion to bowl and set aside.
3. Place closed hamburger buns on a cookie sheet and bake for 2 minutes, until slightly crisp.
4. On a griddle or in a large skillet, heat 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil over medium heat Open burger buns and toast in hot oil, cut side down, until browned, about 1 minute.
5. Remove beef from freezer. Flatten portions slightly by hand until about 1/4 inch thick and 4 inches wide. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Add 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil to skillet or griddle and increase heat to medium-high heat. When oil begins to smoke, add patties, flattening slightly with spatula. Spread each patty with 1 Tbsp mustard on raw side. Flip once cooked side is dark brown and edges begin to crisp, about 3 minutes. Top each patty with Am. Serve immediatelyerican cheese and top half of the patties with a spoonful of onions, cooking for another 2 minutes
7. Place the onion-topped patties on the bottom buns, then top with the on-onion patties with pickles, tomatoes and lettuce. Spread the top buns with thick layer of sauce and place on burgers to close. Serve immediately.

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