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In-N-Out Burger at Home – Burger with Animal Style Fries Copycat Recipe

In-N-Out at Home - Burger with Animal Style Fries

Recreate the magic of the iconic West Coast burger right in your own kitchen. These homemade burgers are juicy, flavorful, and stacked with all the classic fixings. From melted cheddar and perfectly caramelized onions to that tangy, creamy secret sauce. Pair them with crispy animal-style fries for the ultimate indulgent meal. Perfect for a weekend treat, a dinner party, or any time you crave that famous burger taste without leaving home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Western
Calories: 398
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
 
 

For the Sauce:
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp pickle juice
  • Pickles chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
For the Caramelized Onions:
  • 3 onions 2 red, 1 white, thinly sliced
  • butter
  • neutral oil
For the Patties:
  • Ground beef
  • Salt and pepper
  • Yellow mustard
  • Neutral oil
  • 8 slices cheddar cheese
For Assembly:
  • 4 brioche or hamburger buns
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • Iceberg lettuce leaves

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan or cast-iron skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Small bowl
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Make the Sauce
    Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, chopped pickles, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Caramelize the Onions
    Cook sliced onions in butter and neutral oil over low heat for about 20 minutes until soft and golden.
  3. Step 3: Shape the Patties
    Form 4 patties from the ground beef and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Step 4: Cook the Patties
    Cook the patties in a hot pan. While cooking, spread yellow mustard on one side. Flip and top each with cheddar cheese. Use 2 patties per burger.
  5. Step 5: Toast the Buns
    Toast the buns in the same pan with a little butter or oil until golden.
  6. Step 6: Assemble the Burgers
    Spread sauce on the bottom bun, add tomato slices, lettuce, 2 patties with melted cheddar, caramelized onions, and more sauce. Close with the top bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 15gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 1312mgPotassium: 411mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2373IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 341mgIron: 3mg

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