I made Guy Fieri's 'perfect' burger, and his special trick for melting the cheese made it restaurant-worthy

Anneta KonstantinidesSep 4, 2021, 17:04 IST

I made Guy Fieri's perfect burger, and it definitely lived up to the name.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Guy Fieri recently gave me his top tricks for making a perfect burger at home.
Fieri uses brioche instead of sesame-seed buns, and has a special trick for melting the cheese.
I loved Fieri's burger, which was super juicy on the inside but deliciously crunchy on the outside.

From making the best grilled cheese to trusting an apple pie stuffed with a hot dog, Guy Fieri has taught me a lot over the past few months.

Guy Fieri taught me how to make his "ultimate" grilled cheese sandwich over Zoom. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

So when it came time to find the best burger recipe, I knew I had to ask the Mayor of Flavortown.

Guy Fieri holds hamburgers in the kitchen during a welcome event for Guy Fieri's Vegas Kitchen & Bar on April 4, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Caesars Entertainment

Most of Fieri's burger ingredients are standard, save for the bun.

The ingredients for Fieri's perfect burger. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Fieri's burger requires very little prep.

First I sliced my tomato and onion. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Fieri also recommended that I shred my lettuce.

Then I shredded my lettuce. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Then I seasoned my ground beef and shaped it into balls.

I seasoned my ground beef with salt and pepper. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

I also prepped my brioche buns so they'd be ready when the burgers were done cooking.

I buttered my buns before throwing them in the oven. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

It was time to get cooking! I dropped the first burger onto my griddle.

Fieri told me it was important to get the griddle as hot as possible. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Then I smashed the burger with a spatula.

I smashed my burger to half-an-inch thick. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Following Fieri's advice, I then let my patty crisp up to "get all that delicious caramelization going."

I waited for the sides of my patty to get crunchy. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Every stove is different, so Fieri didn't give me a specific timeframe for flipping the meat.

I used a meat thermometer to check on my burger. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

After flipping the burger, I added a slice of American cheese.

Fieri told me American cheese melts really well on a burger. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Then it was time to try Fieri's special trick.

I used a pie tin for Fieri's special trick. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

When I lifted the tin, the cheese looked perfectly melted.

The cheese looked perfect, just as Fieri had promised. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

I then plopped my patty on top of one of my toasted buns, along with all the fixings.

I added tomato, onion, lettuce, and pickles to my burger. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Once I put everything together, the burger definitely looked impressive.

My version of Fieri's perfect burger. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Fieri's "perfect" burger definitely lives up to its name.

I loved Fieri's juicy burger. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Fieri's recipe might seem basic, but it really delivers a delicious burger.

I can't wait to make Fieri's burger again. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

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