Frank's Perfect Homemade Burger (Original video)

Ingredients:

• 80/20 ground beef
• Onion
• American cheese
• Lettuce
• Dill pickles
• Ketchup
• Mayonnaise
• Potato buns

Instructions:

1. Divide the ground beef into quarter-pound portions and shape them into patties, ensuring they are not overworked.
2. Slice the onion into thin half-moons and prepare the American cheese, lettuce, and dill pickles.
3. Mix equal parts ketchup and mayonnaise to create a burger sauce.
4. Preheat a stainless steel pan on high heat with a light coating of neutral oil.
5. Season the patties with salt and cook them in the pan, adding onions on top to caramelize.
6. Flip the burgers and add cheese to melt. Steam the buns on top of the burgers.
7. Aim for a medium doneness level for the burgers.
8. Rest the burgers before assembling.
9. Assemble the burger by spreading the ketchup-mayo mixture on the bun, adding pickles, lettuce, and any desired toppings.
10. Enjoy the homemade burger with a perfect balance of flavors and textures.