Jimmy Buffett's "Cheeseburger in Paradise" Recipe

Name: Jimmy Buffett's "Cheeseburger in Paradise"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 28 ounces fresh USDA choice beef chuck, diced; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 1/2 tablespoon garlic salt; 1/2 tablespoon onion salt; 1 teaspoon celery salt; 8 slices American cheese - 1 slice if any other kind of cheese; 4 sesame hamburger buns, toasted; 8 leaves iceberg lettuce; 4 slices tomato, 1/4-inch thick; 4 slices red onion, 1/4-inch thick; 4 toothpicks; 4 pickle spears; 2 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled, cut into fries and fried until golden brown

Servings: persons

28 ounces fresh USDA choice beef chuck, diced
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon garlic salt
1/2 tablespoon onion salt
1 teaspoon celery salt
8 slices American cheese - 1 slice if any other kind of cheese
4 sesame hamburger buns, toasted
8 leaves iceberg lettuce
4 slices tomato, 1/4-inch thick
4 slices red onion, 1/4-inch thick
4 toothpicks
4 pickle spears
2 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled, cut into fries and fried until golden brown

1
Using a meat grinder with a 3/8-inch plate, grind the meat.
2
Change to a 1/8-inch plate, and grind a second time.
3
Shape the ground meat into 4 (7-ounce) patties.
4
In a mixing bowl, combine the kosher salt, pepper, garlic salt, onion salt and celery salt.
5
Mix well.
6
Place burger on a hot grill and season with the seasoning salt.
7
Cook the burgers halfway to desired temperature and flip over and finish cooking.
8
Place cheese on the burger when it is 3/4 of the way cooked and melt.
9
Place bottom bun on plate.
10
Place burger on bottom bun.
11
Place lettuce, tomato and onion on top of the burger.
12
Cover with top bun and secure with a toothpick.
13
Place pickle next to the burger.
14
Place fries on the plate.

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 28 ounces fresh USDA choice beef chuck, diced, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 tablespoon ground black pepper, 1/2 tablespoon garlic salt, and more.

Yes, Jimmy Buffett's "Cheeseburger in Paradise" 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!

Jimmy Buffett's "Cheeseburger in Paradise"

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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