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Sunday Table
May 29, 2025
A half-pound of ground chuck steak smashed in a cast-iron pan and topped with melty American cheese, secret sauce, and all the fixings on a buttery onion bun. These burgers are juicy and decadent with perfectly-crispy edges.
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14 Ingredients
MEDIUM





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The Best Burgers Ever (A.K.A. The Awful Awful)
Secret Sauce
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To make the secret sauce, simply whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth. Taste, and season with salt and pepper as desired. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Awful Awful Burgers
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Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until screaming hot, about 2-3 minutes. Brush the skillet with vegetable oil.
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Working in batches, place 1-2 loose balls of the beef into the hot skillet. Use a spatula to smash each ball of beef into a 1/2” thick patty. (Don’t worry too much about getting a perfectly round patty – we want those craggy edges to crisp up!) Season generously with salt and pepper. Cook undisturbed for 3 minutes, until the outer edges are brown and crisp.
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Flip the burger and season with more salt and pepper. Cook for 4 more minutes for medium-well. During the last 30 seconds of cooking, place the cheese slices on top of the patties until melty.
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While the burgers are cooking, butter each side of the bun with about 1/2 Tablespoon of the softened butter. Toast under the broiler or in a dry skillet until lightly browned. Set aside.
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To assemble, spread 1/2 Tablespoon or more of the secret sauce on each bun. Place each burger patty on a bottom bun and top with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles, finishing with the top of each bun. Serve with fries and enjoy!
55.8 g
Carbs
20.71 g
Fat
26.17 g
Protein
1094.11 kcal
Calories
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
Low Sugar
Smart Nutrition 
Nutrition Per Serving
Energy
1,094 kcal(55%)
Total Fat
21 g(32%)
Saturated
6 g(37%)
Trans
0 g(1%)
Unsaturated
0 g(0%)
Cholesterol
61 mg(20%)
Total Carbs
56 g(19%)
Fiber
5 g(19%)
Sugars
12 g(34%)
Proteins
26 g(52%)
Sodium
1,641 mg(68%)
Polyunsaturated
5 g(0%)
Monounsaturated
8 g(0%)
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Glycemic Analysis 
Glycemic Index 0 Moderate
Glycemic Load 0 Low
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