Description
These Stovetop Double-Stack Cheeseburgers are juicy, flavorful, and topped with a tangy homemade burger sauce. With perfectly pressed thin patties layered with melty American cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, and onion, they make for an irresistible classic burger experience that you can make right on your stovetop in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Burger Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
Burgers
- 20 to 24 ounces ground beef (90/10)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 to 8 slices American cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- Fresh lettuce leaves
- Slices of tomato
- Slices of red onion
Instructions
- Make the burger sauce: Stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, and pickle relish in a small bowl. Adjust the flavors by adding more ketchup or relish if desired, then set aside.
- Form the burger patties: Divide the ground beef into eight 3-ounce loose balls for double-stacked burgers. Sprinkle kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder evenly on the outside of each ball, being gentle to keep the beef loose.
- Press the patties: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Place each beef ball in the skillet and cover with a piece of foil. Use a second small pan or skillet to press down each ball into a very thin, even patty. Repeat for all patties reusing the foil.
- Cook the patties: Cook the patties for 2 minutes without moving them. Flip each patty and immediately top with cheese slices. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked through. Lightly press on the patties with a spatula if needed to reshape gently, preserving juices.
- Assemble the burgers: Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of burger sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Layer with fresh lettuce, one or two cheese-topped patties, sliced tomato, and red onion. Top with the bun and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use 90/10 ground beef for the best juicy yet firm patties.
- Pressing patties with a second skillet and foil creates thin, even burgers for perfect stacking.
- Adjust burger sauce ingredients to taste; add more relish for tang or ketchup for sweetness.
- Cook patties on medium-high heat to get a nice sear without overcooking inside.
- Double-stack the patties for a hearty burger or single-stack with thicker patties for a classic feel.
- Serve immediately to enjoy melty cheese and fresh toppings at their best.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
