Name: This Culver's Copycat Butter Burger Recipe Will Have You Skipping the Drive-Thru
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 29 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound ground beef sirloin; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 4 Kaiser rolls; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 8 slices American cheese; Mayonnaise; lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced pickles and sliced

Ingredients

4 serv.

1 1/2 pound ground beef sirloin
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 Kaiser rolls
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 slices American cheese
Mayonnaise
lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced pickles and sliced

Instructions

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1 Divide beef into 8 (3 ounce) portions. Form loosely into balls and refrigerate until ready to use, at least 5 minutes and up to 24 hours.
2 Heat oil on a griddle or a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, toast Kaiser rolls cut-side down until lightly golden, about 1 minute. Transfer to a serving platter and generously brush cut sides with melted butter.
3 Increase heat to high. Working in batches, place beef balls onto the hot griddle. Immediately smash each ball with a sturdy metal spatula or burger press into a 1/4-inch thick patty. Season with salt and pepper.
4 Cook without moving until edges are browned and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip, top each patty with a slice of cheese, and cook until the second side is browned and cheese is melted, about 1 minute more. Cook to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Transfer to a plate.
5 To assemble, spread mayonnaise on bottom buns and add desired toppings. Top each with 2 patties and close with top buns. Serve immediately. Recipe developed by Nicole Irwin