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Hamburger for One

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword burger for one, quick dinner for one, skillet burger, stovetop hamburger
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 burger
One juicy skillet burger made with 6 ounces of ground beef, seared and rested before it goes on the bun.

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • ½ tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 hamburger bun
  • Optional toppings: tomato, onion, lettuce, pickles, ketchup, mustard, bacon or BBQ sauce; cheese if desired

Directions

  • Gently shape the beef into a patty about 1 inch thick and a little wider than the bun. Press a shallow dent into the center so it stays flat as it cooks. Season both sides with the salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the burger for about 3 minutes, then flip it and cook 2 to 5 minutes more, until it reaches 160°F.
  • Move it to a plate, add cheese if you like, cover it loosely, and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Put it on the bun with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 223g | Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 2.1g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 919mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 3.2g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 4.8mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 burger); ground beef counted as beef, 85% lean, raw, ½ tablespoon olive or vegetable oil (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.