Homemade Whataburger
Texas’s famous fast food chain burger, at home.
By Ethan ChlebowskiI recreated the classic Whataburger at home, and it came together faster than delivery.
Ethan Chlebowski
Ingredients
Beef patties
- 80/20 ground beef, divided225 g1/2 lb
- salta sprinkle
- white peppera sprinkle
Remaining burger components
- hamburger buns1
- tomato puree, sliced2 slices
- onions, diceda handful
- iceberg lettuce, shreddeda handful
- pickles2-4
- mustardto taste
- frozen friesfor serving
Method
Step 1: Start fries & prep toppings
Chop & gather all burger toppings. Start the French fries using your preferred cooking method (air fryer, oven, etc).
While those cook, make the burger.
Step 2: Shape & sear the patties
Divide the ground meat into two ~112 g (1/4 lb) balls. Press & shape each into a thin & wide patty, then season with salt & pepper.
Preheat a griddle over high heat until smoking. Add both patties and until well on one side. Flip to finish cooking the patties through.
Step 3: Assemble & serve
Toast the buns, if desired. Add a generous squiggle of mustard to each side of the bun.
Layer on both cooked patties, and then top with onions, pickles, tomatoes, and lettuce.
Close the bun & enjoy with your cooked fries.
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