Copycat In-N-Out Burger

Step 1

Form the ground beef into 4 balls approximately ¼ pound each.

Step 2

Mix the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.

Step 3

Preheat in a large skillet, cast iron skillet or griddle over medium high heat.  Drizzle the olive oil on the pan.

Step 4

Place the buns on the preheated pan for 2 minutes to toast them and then set them aside while you prepare the beef.

Step 5

Then place the beef balls on the pan. Then top each one with a piece on parchment paper and firmly press down to smash the beef into a thin patty with either a burger press or a large spatula and then discard the parchment paper. Season the patties with salt and pepper.

Step 6

Cook the patties for 2 minutes until the juices in the beef start to raise to the top and the color starts to change. Then scrape under the patty to get under the caramelized parts and flip the patty. Once flipped, do not smash down the patties again. Cook for 1 more minute and place 2 pieces of cheese on each of the patties.  Cook for 1 more minute to allow the cheese to melt.

Step 7

Then it’s time to assemble your burgers. Spread the sauce on the bottom of the bun. Then top it with the lettuce, tomatoes, patty and onions.

Step 8

Then the burgers are ready to enjoy!