1medium to large slicing tomatocut crosswise into ¼ inch slices
¼cupmayonnaiseoptional
¼cupketchupoptional
Any other favorite toppings: srirachasprouts, grilled onions or mushrooms, etc.
Instructions
Shape hamburger meat into 4 patties very lightly with your hands, making sure to not overwork the meat, making them about 4- 4.5 inches in diameter. If not cooking immediately, place burgers on a plate and return to the fridge.
If cooking on a cast iron skillet (preferred):
Add the burgers to a cold cast iron skillet greased with a light colored oil and turn up heat to medium-high. Once the burgers start sizzling, cook the patties for 3 minutes, and then flip. Repeat 2 more times, making sure to never press down on the patties. Season the patties with salt, pepper, and garlic after the last flip and cook for one more minute. Remove the pan from the heat and put together your burgers.
If cooking on a grill:
Very lightly grease the grill grates and preheat your grill to the lowest temperature possible. Add the patties to the grill and turn up heat to medium-high. Cook the patties for 3 minutes, and then flip. Repeat 2 more times, making sure to never press down on the patties. Season the patties with salt, pepper, and garlic after the last flip and cook for one more minute. Remove the burgers from the grill put together your burgers.
Build your burger:
During the final cooking time of burgers, toast buns in a toaster oven or on the grill, for 2-3 minutes, or until starting to just brown around the edges. Spread bun with mayonnaise and ketchup (if using), lay patties on top, and then later on the rest of the toppings. Serve immediately with extra ketchup, mayonnaise, or sriracha to pass.