Beef & Cheese Delight (Printable)
Juicy beef patties with melted cheese layers in a bunless double-patty creation.
# What You Need:
→ Beef
01 - 2/3 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
→ Cheese
02 - 4 slices American cheese (or cheddar)
→ Seasonings
03 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Toppings
05 - 4 slices dill pickle
06 - 2 slices tomato
07 - 4 slices grilled onion
08 - 2 lettuce leaves
→ Cooking
09 - 1 tbsp butter or neutral oil (for grilling)
# Steps:
01 - Divide the ground beef into four equal balls and flatten each into a patty about 1/3 inch thick. Season both sides of each patty with salt and pepper.
02 - Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat and add butter or oil.
03 - Place the patties in the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
04 - Lay a slice of cheese on top of two patties during the final minute of cooking and let it melt.
05 - Stack one cheese-topped patty with a plain patty, cheese side facing down, to form two double-patty stacks (each with cheese sandwiched between). Add optional toppings (pickles, tomato, grilled onion, lettuce) between the patties if desired.
06 - Serve immediately while hot and melty.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its the kind of dinner you can throw together in twenty minutes when you want something substantial but dont want to deal with bread or carbs getting in the way
- That cheese melting between two juicy patties creates this incredible middle layer that keeps everything ridiculously moist and flavorful
02 -
- The cheese placement really matters here—putting it between two patties instead of on top keeps it from sliding off and creates this incredible molten core in every bite
- Dont be tempted to make these patties too thick or the outside will burn before the inside cooks through properly
03 -
- If you are making these for a crowd, form all the patties ahead and layer them between wax paper so they do not stick together
- A cast iron skillet really does give the best sear, but any heavy pan will work as long as it holds heat well