Delicious Steak and Shake Garlic Double Steakburger (Print version)
A copycat-style garlic double steakburger with crispy smashed patties, American cheese, and toasted garlic butter buns.
# Ingredients:
For the burger seasoning
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon onion salt
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1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, plus more for finishing
For the garlic butter
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1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter
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2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
For the burgers
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1 1/2 lb (680 g) ground beef chuck, 80/20 preferred
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8 slices American cheese
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4 hamburger buns
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Pickles, thin onion, mustard, or mayo, optional
# Instructions:
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Combine the kosher salt, black pepper, onion salt, and garlic salt in a small bowl. Keep it beside the stove so you can season quickly.
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Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, stirring often. Do not brown the garlic.
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Brush the cut sides of the buns with garlic butter. Toast them cut-side down in a hot skillet or on a griddle until golden, then set aside.
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Divide the beef into 8 loose balls, about 3 oz (85 g) each. Do not pack them tightly.
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Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add the beef balls and press each one into a thin patty with a sturdy spatula. Season the tops with the seasoning blend.
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Cook for 1 1/2-2 minutes until the edges are browned. Flip once, add a slice of American cheese to each patty, and cook 1-2 minutes more, until the beef reaches 160°F.
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Stack two cheesy patties on each bottom bun. Brush the top buns lightly with more garlic butter and sprinkle with a pinch of garlic salt. Add optional toppings and serve hot.
# Good to know:
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Best served immediately while the buns are crisp and the cheese is melted.
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For the best crust, cook the patties in batches instead of crowding the skillet.