| Want more? Sign up to get my video recipe email, served daily. www.marthastewart.com Drive-through? Don't do it! Not when it's this easy to get the classic burger taste at home. Give me just three minutes and I'll show you how to get the juiciest burger possible using a super-simple prep trick. This truly is fast food -- just at home. And while those burgers are sizzling, get the kids to set up a toppings bar. I'm using standby burger accompaniments -- mustard, ketchup, pickles -- but why not experiment? Feta or blue cheese could replace the cheddar or American slices. Or how about adding those caramelized onions I showed you how to make (www.youtube.com So many possibilities! Prep time: 20 minutes | Total time: 20 minutes | Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 hamburger buns, split 4 teaspoons softened butter 1 pound ground beef chuck (20 percent fat) Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 slices melting cheese, such as American or mild cheddar Toppings, such as shredded iceberg lettuce, pickle chips, thinly sliced red onion, mustard, ketchup, and mayonnaise GET COOKING 1. Heat broiler. Butter inside of each bun. Place on a baking sheet, buttered side up. 2. Divide beef into 4 rounds and place each between two layers of plastic wrap. Using a rolling pin, roll beef into 1/4-inch-thick patties. 3. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over high. Generously season patties on both sides with salt and pepper. Working in batches, cook burgers 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and top each with cheese ... |
