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    06/11/2021

    Animal Style Burger (In and Out Copycat Recipe)

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    This isn’t your everyday burger! The Animal Style Burger is a popular menu item at the In-N-Out chain of restaurants. If you’ve never tried the in-n-out burger yet, you’re seriously missing out! In this post you’ll learn what exactly is Animal Style and how to make this delicious burger perfectly at home.

    This isn’t your everyday burger! The Animal Style Burger is a popular menu item at the In-N-Out chain of restaurants. If you’ve never tried the in-n-out burger yet, you’re seriously missing out! In this post you’ll learn what exactly is Animal Style and how to make this delicious burger perfectly at home.

    My family loves burgers. Some of my favorite copycat burgers are Zinger Burger, Travis Scott Burger, and this mouthwatering Animal Style Burger from In and Out.

    Unlike most franchises, In-N-Out doesn’t feature a broad menu with limited items, but has become famous for its secret menu. This recipe is upon special requests made by customers over the years, though these items aren’t generally widely publicized or promoted.

    Table of Contents Show
    What is an Animal Style Burger?
    Ingredients You’ll Need
    How to Make Animal Style Burger
    Step 1: Prepare the toppings
    Step 2: Make the animal style sauce
    Step 3: Cook the beef patties
    Step 4: Assemble the burger
    Tips for the Best In and Out Burgers
    Internal Temperature for Beef Burgers
    What’s the Difference Between Animal Style and Regular?
    In and Out Animal Style Burger Recipe

    What is an Animal Style Burger?

    Animal Style is one of the most popular secret styles; in addition to the standard toppings of hand-leafed lettuce and juicy tomato, Animal Style burgers include mustard fried onto the beef patties as well as pickles, grilled onions, and extra spread. In-N-Out’s Spread is a savory dipping sauce that makes their burgers so tasty.

    This isn’t your everyday burger! The Animal Style Burger is a popular menu item at the In-N-Out chain of restaurants. If you’ve never tried the in-n-out burger yet, you’re seriously missing out! In this post you’ll learn what exactly is Animal Style and how to make this delicious burger perfectly at home.

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    • Ground Beef Chuck: preferably 80% lean
    • Vegetable Oil
    • Hamburger Buns
    • Yellow Mustard
    • Salt & Pepper
    • Animal Style Sauce made with mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, and white vinegar
    • Toppings like onions, dill pickles, iceberg lettuce, tomato, and American cheese

    How to Make Animal Style Burger

    Step 1: Prepare the toppings

    Animal Style Burger recipe: step 1 photo.
    • Cook the onions in a large skillet over medium heat until caramelized. 
    • Prepare the pickles, lettuce, tomato slices and set aside.

    Step 2: Make the animal style sauce

    Animal Style Burger recipe: step 2 photo.
    •  In a medium bowl, mix the ketchup, mayonnaise, relish and vinegar.

    Step 3: Cook the beef patties

    Animal Style Burger recipe: step 3 photo.
    • Shape the ground beef into 8 patties about a ½ inch thick using your hands. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot add the beef patties. Slather a teaspoon of mustard onto each patty and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
    • Flip the patties and cook 3 minutes more, or until the beef reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. 
    • Add cheese on top of the burger during the last 1 minute.

    Step 4: Assemble the burger

    Animal Style Burger recipe: step 4 photo.
    • Toast the buns in a skillet or grill. 
    • Spread animal style sauce on top of each bun. Then place 1 cooked patty onto the bun. 
    • Add  a spoonful of caramelized onions. Then place a second patty on top (this is the double double). 
    • Finally, add other toppings followed by the top bun. Repeat for the remaining patties to make 4 double-double burgers in total.

    Tips for the Best In and Out Burgers

    • Use high-quality ground chuck beef with 20% fat for the best tender and juicy burger.
    • Shape your patties slightly wider than the bun because they’ll shrink once heated.
    • Season the patties after they are shaped, as salt could toughen your burger if you salt the ground beef before forming it into patties.
    • Once in the skillet or on the grill, let patties sear well before flipping. Also, make sure not to press down on the burger.
    This isn’t your everyday burger! The Animal Style Burger is a popular menu item at the In-N-Out chain of restaurants. If you’ve never tried the in-n-out burger yet, you’re seriously missing out! In this post you’ll learn what exactly is Animal Style and how to make this delicious burger perfectly at home.

    Internal Temperature for Beef Burgers

    When making burgers at home, it’s always helpful to know when you’ve achieved your ideal doneness. Store-bought beef needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) before it can be consumed. This is the temperature that eliminates bacteria that can make you sick. Using a meat thermometer can help you to ensure your meat is fully cooked and safe to eat.

    What’s the Difference Between Animal Style and Regular?

    Animal Style is just a slight variation on In-N-Out’s regular menu items. You can also purchase Animal Style fries, topped with cheese, grilled caramelized onions and spread. When it comes to burgers, Animal Style means that the beef patties are grilled in mustard for that extra kick of flavor. The meat is then topped with grilled onions, pickles and extra spread.

    The Animal Style Burger is a popular menu item at the In-N-Out chain of restaurants. If you’ve never tried this in-n-out burger yet, you’re seriously missing out! In this post you’ll learn what exactly is Animal Style and how to make this delicious burger perfectly at home.

    In and Out Animal Style Burger Recipe

    The Animal Style Burger is a popular menu item at the In-N-Out chain of restaurants. If you’ve never tried this in-n-out burger yet, you’re seriously missing out! In this post you’ll learn what exactly is Animal Style and how to make this delicious burger perfectly at home.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Izzy
    Calories: 970kcal

    Ingredients 

    Burgers

    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 2 pounds ground beef chuck preferably 80% lean
    • 4 hamburger buns split
    • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Animal Style Sauce

    • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoons ketchup
    • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
    • 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar

    Toppings

    • 2 large onions finely chopped
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 cup sliced dill pickles
    • 4 pieces iceberg lettuce whole or shredded
    • 4 to 8 thin slices tomato
    • 8 slices American cheese

    Instructions 

    • Cook the Onions: Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil, the chopped onions and salt. Sauté for 5 to 8 minutes stirring regularly, adding a tablespoonful of cold water when required to prevent sticking. Once the onions are caramelized brown, remove from heat. Set aside.
    • Make the Animal Style Sauce: In a medium bowl, mix the ketchup, mayonnaise, relish and vinegar. Set aside.
    • Prepare the Toppings: Prepare the pickles, lettuce, tomato slices and set aside.
    • Make the Beef Patties: On a work surface, shape the ground beef into 8 patties about a ½ inch thick using your hands. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
    • Prepare the Buns: Brush the buns lightly with oil and place on a skillet for 2 to 3 minutes. Spread a tablespoon worth of the prepared animal style sauce onto each bun followed by the prepared toppings to your liking. Set aside.
    • Cook the Burgers: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot add the beef patties. Slather a teaspoon of mustard onto each patty and cook or 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the patties and cook 3 minutes more, or until the beef reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. Add cheese on top of the burger during the last 1 minute.
    • Assembly: Spread animal style sauce on top of a bun. Then place 1 cooked patties onto a bun. Add with a spoonful of caramelized onions. Then place a second patty on top (this is the double double). Finally, add other toppings followed by the top bun. Repeat for the remaining patties to make 4 double-double burgers in total.

    Equipment

    Non-stick Skillet
    Mixing Bowl
    Instant Read Thermometer

    Notes

    • Use high-quality ground chuck beef with 20% fat. This will create the best tender and juicy burger.
    • Shape your patties slightly wider than the bun because they’ll shrink once heated. 
    • Season the beef after it’s shaped into patties, as salt could toughen your burger if you salt the ground beef before forming it into patties.
    • Make a thumbprint indentation in the center of each patty before cooking. This will help patties hold their shape during cooking.
    • Once in the skillet or on the grill, let patties sear well before flipping. Also, make sure not to press down on the burger.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 970kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 68g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 205mg | Sodium: 1825mg | Potassium: 942mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 806IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 592mg | Iron: 7mg
    Author: Izzy
    Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Animal Style Burger
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    Filed Under: Copycat, Dinner, Kid-Friendly, Lunch, Recipes Tagged With: american cheese, dill pickles, ground beef, hamburger buns, iceburg lettuce, ketchup, mayonnaise, onions, pepper, relish, salt, tomato, vegetable oil, white vinegar, yellow mustard

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