Beef & Cheese Delight (Print Version)

Juicy beef patties with melted cheese layers, inspired by In-N-Out's secret menu favorite.

# What You Need:

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

02 - 4 slices American cheese or cheddar

03 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt

04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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 for grilling

01 - Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and shape each into a patty approximately 1/3 inch thick.

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

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

04 - Place patties in the heated skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.

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

06 - Stack one cheese-topped patty with a plain patty, cheese side facing down, to create two double-patty stacks with cheese sandwiched between.

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

08 - Serve immediately while hot and cheese is melted.

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The cheese to beef ratio creates an incredibly rich, satisfying bite every single time
Going bunless lets all those beefy, cheesy flavors shine without anything getting in the way
Ready in under 20 minutes but tastes like something from a secret menu

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Pressing down on the patties with your spatula while cooking squeezes out all those precious juices
Letting the meat rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking helps it cook more evenly

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Make a small indentation in the center of each patty before cooking to prevent them from puffing up
Toast the cheese on the second patty too if you want extra cheese in every single bite