In-n-Out Cheeseburger – Animal Style

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• 1 large onion(s), chopped
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp water
• 250 g minced beef, 15% fat
• salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp grainy mustard
• 2 slices of Cheddar cheese or American cheese
• 2 hamburger buns, toasted
• Dressing (Thousand Island)
• n. B. Cucumber(s), sliced
• e.g. tomato(s), sliced
• e.g. lettuce(s)

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 40 minutes

The classic from the Californian burger chain with the no-longer-so-secret secret recipe.

For the Animal Style: Fry the chopped onions in a hot pan with oil and butter until nicely browned, adding a little water occasionally so the roasted ingredients stick to the onions and caramelize a little. Set aside. Prepare the grill for direct heat (or a hot pan with a little oil). Form 2 burger patties from the ground beef (ideally using a burger press), making a slight dent in the middle with the heel of your hand to prevent them from bulging when grilling. Season one side of the patties generously with salt and pepper. Place them on the grill with the seasoned side and grill for 3 minutes. While one side is grilling, salt and pepper the other side and spread 1 tablespoon of mustard on each patty. After the 3 minutes are up, flip the burger patties over to the mustard side. Place a slice of cheese on each patty, scatter the caramelized onions on top, and grill for another 3 minutes. Build the burger: Spread Thousand Island dressing on the bottom of the bun, then 3-4 cucumber slices, then lettuce leaves, then tomato slices, then a little more Thousand Island dressing and the grilled patty. Cover and serve. If you want to build a double-double (as shown in the picture), simply grill two patties per burger with cheese and onions as described above.