Get ready to sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food with this incredible recipe! Crafted for maximum flavor and an irresistible texture, these halal beef patties are seasoned to perfection, stacked high with melted cheese, and nestled in a toasted bun. It's a simple yet elegant take on a timeless classic that will satisfy all your burger cravings.
📜 Ingredients
1 pound (450g) halal ground beef (80/20 fat ratio recommended)
4 brioche burger buns
4 slices American cheese or sharp cheddar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil (such as canola or vegetable)
Optional: Pickles, sliced red onion, lettuce, tomato, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise for serving
📝 Instructions
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 4 ounces each). Gently form each portion into a loose ball, then flatten them into thin patties, slightly wider than your buns, as they will shrink when cooked. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent them from bulging.
- Season both sides of each patty generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat the neutral cooking oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- While the pan heats, lightly toast the brioche buns, cut side down, in a separate dry skillet or under a broiler until golden brown. Set aside.
- Carefully place two seasoned beef patties into the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side for a medium-well burger, or adjust to your preferred doneness. A beautiful crust should form.
- Flip the patties. Immediately place one slice of cheese on top of each cooking patty. If desired, add a tablespoon of water to the pan and quickly cover with a lid for 30 seconds to help the cheese melt perfectly.
- Remove the cooked and cheesed patties from the pan and set them aside. Repeat the cooking process for the remaining two patties.
- To assemble your double cheeseburgers, place a bottom bun half on your serving plate. Layer two cheeseburger patties on top of the bun. Add your desired optional toppings, then crown with the top bun half. Serve immediately and enjoy!
💡 Chef's Tips
For an extra crispy edge, use the "smash burger" technique: place the ground beef ball in a very hot skillet and use a sturdy spatula to firmly press it down into a thin patty for the first 30-45 seconds of cooking.
Don't overmix your ground beef when forming patties; this can make them tough. Handle the meat gently to keep it tender and juicy.
