Copycat In-N-Out Burger
This In-N-Out burger copycat version is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner! Juicy beef patty smothered in ooey gooey cheese, secret sauce, tomato, lettuce, and onion on a toasted bun.
Servings 6
Calories 502kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons mustard
- 8 slices American cheese
- 1 large beefsteak tomato
- Iceberg lettuce leaves
- 1 large onion cut into slices
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 8 hamburger buns
For the special sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
Instructions
- Form meat into eight patties on a piece of parchment paper then cut a square around each patty, this helps place the patty into the hot skillet. You want the patties thin and slightly larger than the size of your bun. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let come to room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, and relish in a small bowl
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat add 1 teaspoon oil and place your buns split side down in the heated pan, cook until toasted about 1 minute. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
- Pick up a patty and place the salt and pepper side down into the hot skillet, then pull off the parchment paper. Cook without moving until well browned and crusty on the first side, about 2½ minutes. While they are cooking, spread 2 teaspoons of mustard on the raw side. Then flip and top each side with 2 slices of cheese continue cooking for 1 more minute.
- Spread sauce on the bottom toasted bun, place tomato, onion, and lettuce then patty with melted cheese add the top bun and serve.
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Notes
I recommend using a cast iron skillet or aluminum skillet for the best sear on the burgers.
The recipe makes 8 single burgers or 4 doubles but it can easily be cut in half.
Parchment paper is optional but it does make it easier to place the patty into the hot skillet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 1100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g
