Steamed Cheeseburgers

Close up of a prepared steamed cheeseburger with all of the toppings.

Discover burger bliss with these steamed cheeseburgers. Tender, juicy, and expertly steamed, it's topped with melted cheese, nestled in a soft bun with fresh toppings.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword steamed cheeseburgers

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 18

Servings servings

Calories 275kcal

Author Tanya

Equipment

Steamer Basket

Ingredients

1 pound Lean ground beef
1 tablesoon Hamburger seasoning or seasoning of choice
4 Hamburger buns
4 slices of Cheese
Burger toppings lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, spicy mayo, etc

Instructions

Fill a steamer basket with 1 inch of water, making sure the water won’t touch the bottom of the basket. Bring the water to a simmer over medium heat.
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and hamburger seasoning. Mix well, but avoid overworking the meat, as it can make the burgers tough.
Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions, about ¼ of a pound each, and shape each portion into a patty that matches the size of your hamburger buns. Press your thumb in the center of each patty to create a slight indentation. This will help the patties cook evenly.
Place the patties in the steamer basket in a single layer.
Cover the pot with a lid and steam the patties for about 8 minutes. While the patties are steaming, you can prepare your hamburger buns. Split them open and lightly toast them if desired. You can also add your desired burger toppings like lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, and pickles.
After 8 minutes, remove the steamer from the heat, open the lid, and top the burgers with cheese. Cover the steamer basket and leave it covered for 1 minute.
Assemble your steamed cheeseburgers by placing each patty with melted cheese on the bottom half of a toasted hamburger bun. Add your desired toppings and cover with the top half of the bun.

Notes

Notes: Burgers are done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74°C). Use a quick-read thermometer to check the temperature.

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