HAMBURGERS (TAVERN STYLE)
Here is the hamburger you get in better taverns and bars, plump and juicy, with a thick char that gives way to tender, medium-rare meat. It is best cooked in a heavy, cast-iron skillet slicked with oil or fat. Ask a butcher for coarse-ground chuck steak, with at least a 20 percent fat content, or grind your own. Keep it in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook, and then when you do, form your patties gently. Season after the meat is in the pan.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories burgers, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add oil or butter to a large cast-iron or stainless-steel skillet and place over medium heat. Gently divide ground beef into 4 small piles of around 8 ounces each, and then lightly form these into thick patties of around 3 1/2 inches in diameter, like flattened meatballs. Season aggressively with salt and pepper.
- Increase heat under skillet to high. Put hamburgers into the skillet with plenty of distance between them and allow them to cook, without moving, for approximately 3 minutes. Use a spatula to turn hamburgers over. If using cheese, lay slices on meat.
- Continue to cook until meat is cooked through, approximately another 3 to 4 minutes for medium-rare. Remove hamburgers from skillet and allow to rest for approximately 5 minutes; meanwhile, toast the buns. Place hamburgers on buns and top as desired.
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Sinchon Mondol
[email protected]These burgers were really good!
Gu Ghj
[email protected]I made these burgers for my family and they loved them! The burgers were cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Nehemiah Dickerson
[email protected]These burgers were great! The meat was juicy and flavorful and the bun was soft and fluffy. I would definitely make these again.
rossalyne wanjiru
[email protected]I've made these burgers several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the way the cheese melts and the bacon adds a nice touch.
Brian Walking
[email protected]These burgers were really good! I liked the flavor of the meat and the bun was soft and fluffy. I would definitely make these again.
Jove
[email protected]I made these burgers for my family and they loved them! The burgers were cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Lynlyn Desalisa
[email protected]These burgers were great! The meat was juicy and flavorful and the bun was soft and fluffy. I would definitely make these again.
Anil Harilall
[email protected]I've made these burgers several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the way the cheese melts and the bacon adds a nice touch.
mdarafat3735
[email protected]These burgers were really good! I liked the flavor of the meat and the bun was soft and fluffy. I would definitely make these again.
Adham Elashmawy
[email protected]I made these burgers last night and they were delicious! The flavor was spot on and the meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Lorenzo Holmes
[email protected]These burgers were amazing! I've made them several times now and they're always a hit. The flavor is incredible and the texture is perfect. I love that they're cooked in a cast iron skillet, it gives them a great crust. I highly recommend this recipe