Steamed Hamburgers
Juicy burgers steamed on a rack over boiling water in a covered pot, topped with melted American cheese: no flipping and no splatter.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 80 to 85% lean
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 slices American cheese at room temperature
- 4 soft hamburger rolls
- condiments your choice
Instructions
- Fill a large pot (for a metal vegetable steamer) or a large deep skillet (for a cooling rack with legs) with water that comes close to the bottom of the steamer or rack but does not touch it. Bring the water to a boil.
- Mix the beef, Worcestershire, salt and pepper and form into 4 patties. Make a few dents in each burger with your fingers to hold the cheese.
- Place the burgers on the steamer or rack, set it in the pan, cover and cook for 7 minutes, until the burgers reach 160°F in the center.
- Turn off the burner, open the lid and quickly cover each burger with a slice of cheese. Cover the pan for 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, warm the rolls in the microwave for about 15 seconds, or toast them. Place the bottom buns on plates and spread with condiments.
- When the cheese is melted, use a spatula to move the burgers to the bottom rolls. Add the roll tops and serve right away.
Notes
Check each patty with a thermometer; if it is under 160°F, cover and steam a little longer before adding the cheese. Condiments are not counted in the nutrition. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and eat within 3 to 4 days; reheat to 165°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 586kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 40.1gFat: 34gSodium: 758mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4.2g