All-American Beef Burgers

1.Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet to medium-high heat.

2.In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

3.Divide the beef mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing up during cooking.

4.Butter the inside of each brioche bun half lightly with the softened butter.

5.Place the patties on the preheated grill or skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on the first side, until a nice crust forms. Flip the patties and place a slice of cheddar cheese on each. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties reach your desired level of doneness.

6.While the patties are cooking, toast the buttered sides of the brioche buns on the grill or in a separate skillet until golden brown.

7.To assemble the burgers, spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, a cooked beef patty with melted cheese, a few rings of red onion, and a dill pickle slice.

8.Spread 1 tablespoon of ketchup on the top half of each bun and place it over the assembled burger. Serve immediately.