HAMBURGERS (TAVERN STYLE)
Here is the hamburger you get in better taverns and bars, plump and juicy, with a thick char that gives way to tender, medium-rare meat. It is best cooked in a heavy, cast-iron skillet slicked with oil or fat. Ask a butcher for coarse-ground chuck steak, with at least a 20 percent fat content, or grind your own. Keep it in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook, and then when you do, form your patties gently. Season after the meat is in the pan.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories burgers, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add oil or butter to a large cast-iron or stainless-steel skillet and place over medium heat. Gently divide ground beef into 4 small piles of around 8 ounces each, and then lightly form these into thick patties of around 3 1/2 inches in diameter, like flattened meatballs. Season aggressively with salt and pepper.
- Increase heat under skillet to high. Put hamburgers into the skillet with plenty of distance between them and allow them to cook, without moving, for approximately 3 minutes. Use a spatula to turn hamburgers over. If using cheese, lay slices on meat.
- Continue to cook until meat is cooked through, approximately another 3 to 4 minutes for medium-rare. Remove hamburgers from skillet and allow to rest for approximately 5 minutes; meanwhile, toast the buns. Place hamburgers on buns and top as desired.
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Omasirichi Eze
[email protected]Overall, these burgers were a solid choice. They were easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely recommend them to others.
Sham Ravi
[email protected]These burgers were a bit bland for my taste. I think they could have used more seasoning.
joseph boateng
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of hamburgers, but these were really good. The meat was cooked perfectly and the toppings were fresh and flavorful.
caed karrim
[email protected]These burgers are the perfect combination of juicy and flavorful. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always consistent.
Abdulleh M
[email protected]So good! I've made these burgers several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
bablu zayan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my burgers turned out dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Jibon Das
[email protected]These burgers were a hit at my last BBQ! Everyone raved about how juicy and flavorful they were. I'll definitely be making them again.
Mafoka Lesego
[email protected]Meh, not impressed.
Shishir Salman
[email protected]I've tried many burger recipes, but this one is by far the best. The addition of the Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder really gives the burgers an extra boost of flavor.
Ashley Arnold
[email protected]Delicious! The perfect burger for a casual get-together. Everyone loved them.
Travis Stinson
[email protected]These Tavern Style Hamburgers were juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I'll definitely be making these again.