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Steamed Connecticut Burgers

BeefDiner-StyleStove-Top

Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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Steamed Connecticut Burgers are actually very hard to find in restaurants outside of Connecticut; all the more reason to make them at home! The steaming process helps make the burger extra juicy, almost melt-in-your-mouth tender, and ready to be scooped onto a bun with your favorite burger toppings. These Steamed Connecticut Burgers are an easy, speedy, grill-free way to enjoy a great hamburger at home!

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Ingredients

  • For the burgers:
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, room temperature
  • 4 soft hamburger buns
  • Optional toppings:
  • tomatoes, to taste, sliced
  • red onion, to taste, sliced
  • lettuce leaves, to taste

Directions

Step 1 -Fill a large pot or a large deep skillet with enough water so that it comes up to the bottom of a steamer or a cooling rack with the legs inside the pot or skillet, ensuring the water does not touch it.

Step 2 -Bring the water to a boil.

Step 3 -Mix the ground beef, the Worcestershire sauce, the salt, and the pepper together thoroughly but gently.

Step 4 -Form the meat mixture into four patties.

Step 5 -Using a spatula, place the patties on the steamer or rack and cover the pan.

Step 6 -Let the burgers steam until cooked through, about 7 minutes.

Step 7 -Turn off the burner.

Step 8 -Divide the shredded cheese between the burgers evenly, then quickly close the pan and let them steam again until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.

Step 9 -Warm or toast the buns.

Step 10 -Place the steamed burgers on the buns.

Step 11 -Top with the tomatoes, the red onion, and the lettuce and serve!

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