Connecticut Steamed Cheeseburger
Thin, tender patties topped with melted cheese and steamed in a covered skillet until the cheese gets gooey and the buns soften. A New Haven classic that takes 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Divide ground beef into two thin patties, roughly 1/4-inch thick and 4 inches wide. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high. Add the patties and sear until lightly browned, about 60 seconds per side. Do not move them.
Step 3
Top each patty with a slice of cheese. Scatter the sliced onion over and around the burgers, then pour water into the pan's bottom.
Step 4
Cover the skillet tightly. Steam for 4 minutes on medium heat until cheese melts and onions soften.
Step 5
Butter the buns and place them cut-side down in the skillet for 30 seconds to toast lightly.
Step 6
Slide each burger onto a bun, add a spoonful of steamed onions on top, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch skillet with lid
- spatula
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