Love Me Tender Burgers

Sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food with these "Love Me Tender Burgers," a juicy and flavorful take on the classic burger. Made with an 80/20 ground beef blend and infused with rich seasonings like garlic and onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and breadcrumbs for the perfect texture, these patties are grilled to perfection and crowned with creamy, melted cheddar cheese. A tangy homemade burger sauce, featuring a unique splash of pickle juice, takes this recipe to the next level, adding a zesty kick. Toasted buttery buns, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato slices, and crunchy pickles round out these irresistible burgers. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for backyard barbecues or quick weeknight dinners. Experience burger bliss with every tender, saucy, and cheesy bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 0.25 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 large Egg
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Onion powder
• 4 slices Cheddar cheese slices
• 4 Burger buns
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp Ketchup
• 1 tsp Pickle juice
• 4 Lettuce leaves
• 4 slices Tomato slices
• 8 slices Pickle slices
• 2 tbsp Butter

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.

Step 2

Divide the meat mixture into four equal portions and shape them into patties about ¾-inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent puffing during cooking.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, and pickle juice to make the burger sauce. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan.

Step 5

Place the burger patties into the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) for well-done burgers. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover the skillet to melt the cheese.

Step 6

While the patties cook, lightly butter the inside of the burger buns with the remaining butter. Toast the buns in a separate skillet or on the grill until golden brown.

Step 7

To assemble the burgers, spread a generous amount of the prepared sauce on the bottom bun. Add a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, a burger patty with melted cheese, and two pickle slices. Finish with the top bun.

Step 8

Serve immediately with your favorite sides and enjoy these Love Me Tender Burgers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1028.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2935.8

Total Fat 207.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 764.9mg	0%
Sodium 6044.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 132.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 18.1g
Protein 128.1g	0%

Vitamin D 86.3IU	0%
Calcium 1158.8mg	0%
Iron 17.5mg	0%
Potassium 1550.9mg	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: 64.2%

Protein: 17.6%

Carbs: 18.2%