Description
Steak ’n Shake garlic double steakburger recreates the diner classic at home with thin patties, melted cheese, and rich garlic butter. Simple ingredients, big drive-in flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 slices American cheese
Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Buns and Toppings:
- 2 burger buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Onion
Instructions
- Mix 1 lb ground beef with 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Divide the seasoned meat mixture and shape into two equal ½-inch thick patties, pressing center slightly to prevent bulging during cooking.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet to 400°F over medium-high heat for 3 minutes to ensure proper searing.
- Place patties onto hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes without moving them, developing a rich brown crust.
- Flip patties carefully and cook an additional 3 minutes on the opposite side.
- Add 1 slice of American cheese to each patty during the final minute of cooking, allowing cheese to melt completely.
- Quickly toast burger buns in the same skillet for 30 seconds until golden edges appear.
- Transfer patties onto toasted buns and layer with fresh lettuce, sliced tomato, and thin onion rings.
Notes
- Use fresh ground beef with a fat content around 20% for the juiciest, most flavorful burgers that hold together well during cooking.
- Press a small dimple in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up and ensure even cooking across the surface.
- Don’t overwork the meat when mixing and forming patties, as this can make the burgers tough and dense.
- Let the cooked patties rest for a minute or two after cooking to help the juices redistribute, keeping the meat tender and moist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg