Flying Dutchman Beef Cheese Delight (Printable Version)

Juicy beef patties double-stacked with melted cheese and optional fresh toppings, ready in 20 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 2/3 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)

02 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt

03 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

04 - 4 slices American cheese (or cheddar)

05 - 4 slices dill pickle

06 - 2 slices tomato

07 - 4 slices grilled onion

08 - 2 lettuce leaves

09 - 1 tbsp butter or neutral oil

01 - Divide ground beef into four equal portions and flatten each into patties approximately 1/3 inch thick.

02 - Generously season both sides of each patty with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

03 - Place skillet or grill over medium-high heat and add butter or neutral oil.

04 - Cook patties for 2 to 3 minutes per side until well-browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F.

05 - During the final minute of cooking, place a cheese slice atop two patties and allow to melt completely.

06 - Stack one cheese-topped patty with one plain patty, cheese side facing down, creating two double-patty burgers with cheese layered between.

07 - Layer optional toppings including pickles, tomato, grilled onions, and lettuce between patties as desired.

08 - Plate immediately while cheese remains melted and patties are piping hot.

01 -

Everything you crave about a cheeseburger without the bun getting in the way of pure meat and cheese satisfaction
Ready in 20 minutes but tastes like something you'd drive across town for
Naturally gluten-free and low-carb without feeling like you're missing anything at all

02 -

Thinner patties cook faster and develop better crust, plus they stack more easily than thick ones
Let the cheese melt completely before stacking or it will slide right off when you try to build your burger
Don't press down on the patties while they cook or you'll lose all those precious juices

03 -

Let your ground beef come to room temperature for about 15 minutes before cooking for more even results
Invest in a good cast iron skillet if you can, it holds heat better and creates superior crust