Name: Connecticut Steamed Cheeseburger (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Ground Beef - 80/20 blend; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; 4 tbsp Butter; 4 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 3 cups Milk; 8 oz Cheddar Cheese - shredded; 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder; 1/4 tsp Onion Powder; 4 Hamburger Buns; Optional Lettuce - shredded; Optional Tomato - sliced; Optional Onion - sliced

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A traditional Connecticut-style steamed cheeseburger, focusing on simplicity and the unique steamed patty method.

Total 45 min

Serves 4

Steps 8

Ingredients 13

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Burger Patties
1.5 lbs 680 g Ground Beef - 80/20 blend
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
tsp 2.5 mL Black Pepper
Cheese Sauce
4 tbsp 60 mL Butter
4 tbsp 60 mL All-Purpose Flour
3 cups 720 mL Milk
8 oz 227 g Cheddar Cheese - shredded
tsp 1.25 mL Garlic Powder
tsp 1.25 mL Onion Powder
Buns & Toppings
4 4 Hamburger Buns
Optional Optional Lettuce - shredded
Optional Optional Tomato - sliced
Optional Optional Onion - sliced

Equipment

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Instructions

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Divide the Ground Beef into 4 equal portions and gently form into loose patties. Do not pack tightly.
Prepare the Cheese Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the Butter over medium heat. Whisk in the All-Purpose Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, creating a roux.
Gradually whisk in the Milk, ensuring no lumps form. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and stir in the Cheddar Cheese, Garlic Powder, and Onion Powder until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Steam the Burger Patties: Place a steamer basket inside a large pot with about 1 inch of water. Bring the water to a boil.
Place the loose patties in the steamer basket, ensuring they don't touch. Cover and steam for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F / 71°C).
Toast the Hamburger Buns lightly.
Place a steamed patty on the bottom bun. Generously cover with the Cheese Sauce. Add desired toppings (Lettuce, Tomato, Onion). Top with the other bun half and serve immediately.