Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Ground Beef (80/20 blend)
- 12 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 Burger Buns (brioche or potato)
- 4 slices Provolone cheese
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, 8 cloves of the minced garlic, the garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Form the mixture into four equal-sized patties, ensuring they are slightly wider than the buns.
- Step 2: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the remaining 4 cloves of minced garlic to the butter and cook gently for 2 minutes until fragrant; keep the fragrant garlic butter mixture warm for basting.
- Step 3: Preheat a large cast-iron skillet or grill to medium-high heat. Place the patties on the heat and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, depending on the desired level of doneness.
- Step 4: During the last two minutes of cooking, generously brush the top of each patty with the warm garlic butter mixture. Top each patty with a slice of Provolone cheese and cover the skillet briefly to allow the cheese to melt fully.
- Step 5: Lightly toast the burger buns (in the remaining garlic butter, if desired). Assemble the burgers immediately by placing the cheesy, basted patty onto the bottom bun and topping with the other half.
Notes
- If prepping ahead, raw patties freeze beautifully; wrap them individually in parchment paper before sealing in an airtight bag, skipping the basting step until they are cooked.
- To preserve the garlicky crust and moisture, reheat leftover cooked patties in a 300°F oven or air fryer until just warmed through.
- Cut the richness of this intensely flavorful burger by serving it alongside a sharp, simple arugula salad dressed lightly with lemon vinaigrette.
- For maximum tenderness, handle the meat gently when incorporating the generous amount of minced garlic, mixing only until just combined; overworking the mixture leads to tough burgers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American