Directions

1. 1. Mix 1 tablespoon ketchup with 1/2 tablespoon relish and set aside.
2. 2. Chop the lettuce (you'll need a handful per burger). Thinly slice the tomato and onion. You'll need 1-2 tomato slices, and 3-4 rings of fresh onion. (these amounts are for each Famous Star).
3. 3. Divide one pound of ground chuck into 4 equal portions. On waxed paper, form each portion into 5 inch round patties. Freeze for at least an hour.
4. 4. Now, toast the faces of the bun (top and bottom) on a 375 degree F electric griddle. Try to get an even tan color.
5. 5. Preheat either an outdoor gas barbecue, or an indoor electric one. After it is preheated, place a still frozen beef patty on the grill, pressing down firmly for 4-5 seconds (this will get the grill marks). Salt liberally. Cook for 3 minutes (gas) or 5-6 minutes (electric). Keep an eye and if it looks ready to turn, turn it.
6. 6. While the beef is cooking, dress your bun as follows - Top Half: The premixed special sauce (ketchup and relish), 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise, Bottom Half: 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise, 3 pickle slices, 1 handful of chopped iceberg lettuce, 1-2 tomato slices, 3-4 fresh rings of onion.
7. 7. Place the cooked beef patty on the dressed bottom bun, add the top.
8. 8. Want to make a Carl's Jr All-Star? After placing the beef on the bottom bun, add a slice of real American cheese on top of the patty, then 2 slices of cooked bacon before placing the top bun on (crisscross the bacon in an X pattern).