In-N-Out Burger Copycat Recipe

In-N-Out Burger Copycat Recipe

8 burgers or 4 double burgers

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil and more for brushing griddle
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• salt
• 1/4 C mayo
• 2 Tbsp ketchup
• 1 Tbsp sweet pickle relish
• 1/2 tsp white vinegar
• 2 lbs. ground chuck (60%)
• 4 hamburger buns
• pickles ( I left off)
• 1 C shredded iceberg lettuce
• 4-8 slices of tomato
• pepper
• 8 slices of American cheese (I used cheddar)

Instructions

• Heat oil in pan and add onions.
• Cook onions covered, over medium heat for 30 minutes or until onions begin to turn golden brown and caramelize. Watch them so they don't burn.
• Remove lid and cook for 5 more minutes and then add 1/2 C water. Allow water to evaporate.
• Set aside, onions can be made several days ahead of time and refrigerated.
• Mix together the mayo, ketchup, relish and vinegar in a bowl and set aside.
• Form meat into 8 patties about 4 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick.
• Heat griddle and lightly brush with vegetable oil.
• Toast the buns on the griddle, split side down.
• After they are toasted golden brown spread the bottom bun with 1 Tbsp of the mayo mixture.
• Top with tomato and lettuce.
• Salt and pepper both sides of hamburger patties and cook on the griddle for 3-5 minutes.
• Spread top of patty with 1 1/2 tsps mustard and flip.
• Top patty with cheese and allow to cook until desired doneness.
• Add hamburger to bun and top with caramelized onion.

Am SO going to try this tonight!!  Hope it turns just exactly like in-N-out!!