Carl's Jr the Six Dollar Burger Copycat

Recreate the iconic flavor of Carl's Jr.'s legendary Six Dollar Burger at home with this easy copycat recipe! Juicy, perfectly seasoned ground beef patties are grilled to perfection and topped with melted American cheese, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato slices, tangy pickles, and red onion, all nestled between buttery, toasted sesame seed buns. A luscious trio of mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard adds the perfect finishing touch to this indulgent restaurant-style burger. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe delivers a gourmet burger experience in the comfort of your kitchen. Perfect for a weekend treat or a game-day feast, this homemade Six Dollar Burger pairs wonderfully with classic sides like fries or onion rings. Satisfy your craving with this ultimate burger recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef (80% lean)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.25 tsp Onion powder
• 2 pieces Hamburger buns (sesame seed, large-sized)
• 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp Ketchup
• 1 tsp Yellow mustard
• 4 pieces Pickle slices
• 2 pieces Lettuce (crisp, large leaves)
• 1 piece Tomato (large, sliced)
• 0.25 piece Red onion (sliced into rings)
• 2 slices American cheese slices
• 1 tbsp Butter (for toasting buns)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Divide the ground beef into 2 equal portions and shape each into patties about 5 inches in diameter. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up during cooking.

Step 3

Season both sides of the patties with salt, black pepper, and onion powder.

Step 4

Place the patties on the preheated grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on each patty to melt.

Step 5

While the patties cook, butter the inside of the sesame seed buns and toast them on the grill or a skillet for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.

Step 6

Assemble the burgers. Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Add a tablespoon of ketchup and half a teaspoon of mustard on top of the mayonnaise.

Step 7

Place the cooked burger patty with melted cheese on the bottom bun. Layer 2 pickle slices, a lettuce leaf, a tomato slice, and a few red onion rings on top of the patty.

Step 8

Place the top bun on the completed burger. Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as fries or onion rings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1005.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2169.0

Total Fat 151.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 57.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 428.5mg	0%
Sodium 3791.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 106.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	0%
Total Sugars 25.3g
Protein 103.4g	0%

Vitamin D 49.2IU	0%
Calcium 722.1mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 2015.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.9%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 19.3%