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Garlic Butter Steakhouse Burger

Garlic Butter Steakhouse Burger: Unlock Juicy Flavor at Home

Transform your backyard barbecue with this gourmet Garlic Butter Steakhouse Burger that's juicy and flavorful.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patty
  • 1 pound Ground Beef (preferably Chuck) Use 80% lean and 20% fat for optimal juiciness and flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Season just before cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked to taste
For the Garlic Butter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened at room temperature
  • 3 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced finely
For the Buns
  • 4 pieces Burger Buns Sturdy brioche or potato rolls
  • 4 slices Cheese (optional) Cheddar or pepper jack
Optional Seasonings
  • Seasonings (optional) Keep it simple with salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Garlic Butter: Mix the unsalted butter with minced garlic and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate to firm.
  2. Select and Prepare Beef: Choose high-quality ground chuck with an 80/20 ratio, gently handling the meat.
  3. Shape Patties: Divide beef into portions, shape into patties with an indentation in the center, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  4. Season Patties: Just before cooking, season each side with kosher salt and black pepper.
  5. Cook Patties: Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat and cook patties for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  6. Baste with Garlic Butter: Drizzle melted garlic butter over each burger a minute before done cooking.
  7. Toasting Buns: Toast burger buns cut-side down on low heat for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Assemble Burger: Place patty on bun, add desired toppings, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Handle the meat gently to keep patties tender. Let cooked patties rest to retain juices. Prepare garlic butter in advance for deeper flavor.

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