Flame-Grilled Whopper-Style Beef Burger with Smoky Sauce

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Juicy flame-grilled beef patties topped with smoky sauce, fresh lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a toasted sesame bun. This Brazilian recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs ground beef, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 1 American cuisine 650 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly brush it with 1 tbsp vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Step 2: Season 8 oz ground beef with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then form into a 4-inch diameter patty about 3/4 inch thick.
  3. Step 3: Place the beef patty on the hot grill pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until a nice char forms and the internal temperature reaches 160°F for medium-well.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, toast 1 sesame seed bun face down on the grill pan for 1-2 minutes until golden and slightly crispy.
  5. Step 5: Spread 2 tbsp smoky barbecue sauce evenly on the bottom half of the toasted bun.
  6. Step 6: Layer 2 fresh iceberg lettuce leaves, 2 slices of ripe tomato, and 3 dill pickle slices on top of the sauce.
  7. Step 7: Place the cooked beef patty on top of the vegetables, then cover with the top half of the bun and serve immediately while hot.

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