Classic Beef Burgers
Many restaurants claim to be the birthplace of the hamburger. Louis' Lunch, in New Haven, Connecticut, is a leading contender. Since 1900, the Lassen family has been grinding its beef daily, hand-shaping the patties to order and grilling the burgers in antique cast-iron broilers over an open flame. The ground beef formula uses five different parts of the chuck; a combination of chuck and sirloin makes a similarly meaty, juicy burger. The Louis' Lunch classic is topped with just onion and tomato, though the Lassens do offer a Cheddar cheese sauce. The version of that sauce here is spiked with beer. All-Time Favorite Burgers
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Ingredients
Directions
Make Ahead
The cheese sauce can be refrigerated overnight. Rewarm gently.
Suggested Pairing
Beer
An all-American beer with plenty of flavor and zing will cut through the rich cheese sauce that accompanies this basic burger. Samuel Adams Boston Lager is a great option.