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Copycat In-N-Out Burgers

  • Author: Ava
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Copycat In-N-Out Burgers offer a mouthwatering taste of California in your own kitchen. These juicy, flavorful burgers are topped with fresh ingredients and a creamy secret sauce, making them perfect for any occasion—dinner parties, casual barbecues, or late-night cravings. With just a few simple steps, you can impress family and friends with this homemade classic that captures the essence of fast-food nostalgia.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 4 sesame seed burger buns
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 large ripe tomato, sliced
  • ½ medium onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tsp white vinegar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Secret Sauce by mixing mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, and vinegar in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Form quarter-pound patties from the ground beef without overworking the meat. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Preheat your grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
  4. Cook the patties for about three minutes on one side before flipping. Add cheese on top after flipping and cover until melted (about one minute).
  5. Toast burger buns lightly on the grill until golden brown.
  6. Assemble each burger: spread secret sauce on the bottom bun, layer with lettuce, add the cheesy patty, top with tomato and onions, finish with more sauce and place the top bun.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burger (180g)
  • Calories: 560
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding toppings like avocado or jalapeños. Swap ground beef for turkey or plant-based patties as desired. Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness; aim for medium-rare at around 130°F.