1/3- Pound Squeeze Burger Recipe

Name: 1/3- Pound Squeeze Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80% lean and 20% fat, you can substitute leaner but you'll sacrifice the taste); Lawry's Seasoned Salt, to taste; 1 lb mild cheddar cheese, shredded; ice cube; 3 sourdough hamburger buns, but not hard rolls; long dill pickle, sliced; 1 medium red onion, sliced; 1 medium yellow onion, sliced; 1 large tomatoes, sliced; lettuce leaf

Servings: persons

1
Divide the meat into 3 evenly sized burgers and seasoned with Lawry's Seasoned Salt to taste.
2
Cook the burgers to the desired doneness on a griddle or in a large cast-iron skillet.
3
Top the burgers with a handful of cheese, then top each one with a bun.
4
Let the cheese melt a bit and then add a couple ice cubes to the pan around the cheese.
5
Cover and cook until the cheese melts completely.
6
(The ice melts and adds just the right amount of steam to melt the cheese and keep the meat moist.
7
While the cheese melts, make up the bottom buns to your liking with pickles, onions, tomatoes, and lettuce.
8
Once the cheese melts into a skirt around the the burger and browns on the bottom, place the burgers on the bottom buns, cheese and all.
9
Cool slightly so the cheese sets.
10
Serve.

887

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef (80% lean and 20% fat, you can substitute leaner but you'll sacrifice the taste), Lawry's Seasoned Salt, to taste, 1 lb mild cheddar cheese, shredded, ice cube, and more.

Yes, 1/3- Pound Squeeze Burger falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

1/3- Pound Squeeze Burger

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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