How to Make the Perfect Homemade Cheeseburger

TLDRLearn how to make a delicious homemade cheeseburger using freshly ground brisket and a homemade American cheese sauce. The burger is topped with shredded lettuce, pickles, rehydrated onions, and a homemade burger sauce. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures for the ultimate cheeseburger experience.

Key insights

🍔Learn how to grind and use brisket trimmings to make a flavorful homemade burger.

🧀Make your own American cheese sauce using real cheese for a creamy and flavorful topping.

🥗Add shredded lettuce, pickles, and rehydrated onions for a classic burger topping combination.

🍅Tomatoes are optional, but this recipe focuses on the classic burger toppings for a nostalgic fast food flavor.

🔥Let the burger patties rest overnight for the best texture and flavor.

Q&A

Can I use a different type of meat for the burger patties?

Yes, you can use other cuts of meat like sirloin, chuck, or ribeye if you prefer.

Can I use a different type of cheese for the cheese sauce?

Absolutely! While American cheese is the classic choice, you can use any type of cheese you like, such as cheddar, pepper jack, or even blue cheese.

Is it necessary to rehydrate the onions?

No, it's not necessary, but using rehydrated onions gives the burger a nostalgic fast food taste. You can also use fresh onions if you prefer.

Can I cook the burgers immediately after grinding the meat?

It's recommended to let the burger patties rest in the fridge for a few hours or overnight. This allows the ground meat to form a cohesive unit and improves the texture and flavor of the final burger.

Can I add other toppings to the burger?

Absolutely! Feel free to customize your burger with your favorite toppings like bacon, avocados, or different types of sauces or condiments.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Welcome to Chud's Barbecue! In this video, Bradley Robinson shows you how to make a delicious homemade cheeseburger using freshly ground brisket.

03:17Bradley grinds the meat and fat using a meat grinder and creates the perfect ratio for a flavorful burger patty.

05:39The ground meat is formed into patties and chilled in the fridge overnight to improve the texture and flavor.

06:33Bradley makes a homemade American cheese sauce using real cheese and sodium citrate.

08:32A homemade burger sauce is created by combining ketchup, mustard, mayo, garlic powder, hot sauce, and pickle juice.

09:35The cheeseburger is assembled with shredded lettuce, pickles, rehydrated onions, and the homemade burger sauce.

10:52Let the assembled burger rest for a few minutes before enjoying the perfect homemade cheeseburger.