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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds 80% lean ground beef
- 6 slices American cheese
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- dill pickles slices, for serving
- 6 soft hamburger buns, split
Preparation
Step 1
1. Divide the meat into 12 loose balls, then form into 1/4" thick patties. Fold 1 slice cheese into a small square, center it on a patty, leaving a 1/2" border of meat around the cheese. Top with another patty. Crimp the edges of the 2 patties together, sealing the cheese inside. Repeat with the remaining cheese and meat to make 6 cheese-stuffed patties.
2. Warn the vegetable oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer the onion to a bowl and wipe out the skillet.
3. Add the patties to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook 7 to 8 minutes. Flip, then poke the middle of each patty with a toothpick to release steam, cook 7 minutes more for medium well.
4. Put about 3 pickle slices on each botton bun, top with the sauteed onion and a patty, then close with the ope bun. Wait a few minutes before biting into the burger - the cheese is hot!