Directions
To prepare the burgers:
Add the neutral oil to a heavy skillet or brush onto grill grate. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat until the pan begins to smoke. If using a grill, heat to medium high. Season beef patties with salt and pepper, then place, seasoned side down, in skillet or on top of grill. Using the back of a metal spatula, press down on beef patties. Cook to form a caramelized crust, about 2 – 3 minutes.
Flip the patties. Top each patty with 1 slice cheese. Cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute for medium-rare to medium, longer if you like well-done.
Brush buns with butter, then place under broiler, in toaster oven or toast butter side down in a clean saute pan. Toast until golden brown, about 1 minute.
Spread 1 tablespoon of sauce on top half of each bun. Place a patty on bottom bun and top with 1 leaf lettuce and 2 slices of tomato.
To prepare the sauce:
Combine all ingredients in blender and process until smooth.
Chef’s Narrative
A better burger begins with carefully sourced meat. Try our version, with a creamy special sauce, and let us know what you think!
Recipe Substitutions
Use ground turkey or chicken in place of beef.
For a vegan burger, substitute Portobello mushroom caps.
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Ingredients
Burger
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1/2teaspoonneutral vegetable oil
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4Silver Sage Farms™ ground beef patties4 ounces each
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Kosher salt and black pepperfreshly ground
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41 oz slicesLulubelle’s™ Creamery cheddar cheese(grated cheese works too)
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4burger buns
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2teaspoonsbuttersoftened
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4tablespoonsBasics Burger Saucerecipe below
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4leavesof green-leaf lettucetrimmed
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8center cut slices of ripe tomatoes
Basics’ Burger Sauce (makes about ¾ cup)
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1/2cupmayonnaise
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1tablespoonSeven Cousins ketchup
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1tablespoonSeven Cousins yellow mustard
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4slicesdill pickleabout 1 1/2 ounces
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1teaspoonkosher dill pickle juice
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¼teaspoongarlic powder
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¼teaspoonpaprika
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Pinchcayenne pepper
AllergensWheat, milk (check hamburger buns ingredient label for other possible food allergens.)
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