Julia Child's Pan-Fried Thin Burger Recipe

Name: Julia Child's Pan-Fried Thin Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon minced shallots; 1 teaspoon butter or mild olive oil; 1 to 1 1/4 pounds fresh ground beef (preferably 15 to 20 percent fat); Salt; Freshly ground pepper; Condiments; 1 red onion, sliced very thin; 1 tomato, sliced thin; Iceberg lettuce leaves; Small whole pickles; Thin cheddar or Swiss cheese slices; Bacon strips, cooked crisp; Butter, at room temperature; Ketchup; Mayonnaise; Dijon mustard; Salsa; Potato chips

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon minced shallots
1 teaspoon butter or mild olive oil
1 to 1 1/4 pounds fresh ground beef (preferably 15 to 20 percent fat)
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
Condiments
1 red onion, sliced very thin
1 tomato, sliced thin
Iceberg lettuce leaves
Small whole pickles
Thin cheddar or Swiss cheese slices
Bacon strips, cooked crisp
Butter, at room temperature
Ketchup
Mayonnaise
Dijon mustard
Salsa
Potato chips

1
In a small saute pan, over high heat, saute the shallots in the butter until soft, about 5 minutes.
2
Divide the meat into 4 portions.
3
One at a time, flatten each by chopping and spreading the meat with light strokes of your chefs knife.
4
Season each with salt, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of the shallots.
5
Blend into the meat, chopping and turning it as you shape the portions into 4 1/2 to 5-inch round patties, 1/4-inch thick.
6
Toast the hamburger buns and distribute them to your guests.
7
Suggest that they dress the bottom halves of their rolls as they wish while you cook the burgers.
8
Lightly dust the surface of a large, hot saute pan, with salt.
9
When the pan is very hot, but not smoking, lay a patty in the pan.
10
Rapidly add a second burger.
11
Brown the meat, about 20 seconds.
12
Turn patties to other side.
13
Cook until done, about 1 minute.
14
Remove cooked burgers to a warm platter.
15
Repeat process with 2 remaining burgers.
16
Place finished burgers onto guests buns as quickly as possible so they can add their finishing touches

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon minced shallots, 1 teaspoon butter or mild olive oil, 1 to 1 1/4 pounds fresh ground beef (preferably 15 to 20 percent fat), Salt, and more.

Yes, Julia Child's Pan-Fried Thin 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.

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Julia Child's Pan-Fried Thin Burger

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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