Pan-fried hamburger
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1¼ | pounds | Ground beef, lean |
| Salt, to taste, Optional | ||
| Black pepper, fresh ground, Optional | ||
| Catsup | ||
| Mayonnaise/Salad Dressing | ||
| 1 | Sweet red onion, thinly sliced | |
| Dill pickle, or sweet pickles, thinly sliced | ||
| 3 | tablespoons | Seasonings of choice (see Note) |
| 4 | Hamburger buns, sliced, or other bread of choice | |
| Mustard | ||
| Sweet pickel relish | ||
| 1 | Tomato, sliced | |
| Shredded lettuce | ||
Directions
CONDIMENTS, AS DESIRED
TOPPINGS
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
1. Season meat with salt and pepper, and mix in any of the other suggested seasonings, if desired. Shape into 4 patties. (For thin hamburgers, place patties between 2 sheets of waxed paper and flatten with a rolling pin.
2. Barely grease a large, heavy skillet (such as cast-iron) with a little vegetable oil. Heat empty skillet over a high heat until it begins to smoke. Add patties and sear on one side. Turn and sear on the other side. For medium or well-done hamburgers, lower heat to moderate after 2 minutes, and continue cooking until hamburger is cooked as desired. While hamburger cooks, lightly toast buns in the toaster. 3. Spread hamburger buns with condiments of choice. Place burger on lower half of bun, and top with onion, then tomato, then pickle slices and lettuce, if desired.
Note: A combination of sauces can be made of the following: Worchestershire sauce, steak sauce, barbeque sauce, liquid smoke flavoring, and salsa.