Hamburger Recipe

American · Main course · 25 min total

A classic American hamburger with a juicy beef patty, melted cheese, and fresh toppings, perfect for a backyard barbecue or a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 hamburger buns, split
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 4 leaves lettuce
• 4 slices tomato
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons ketchup
• 4 tablespoons mustard

Instructions

1. Preheat a grill or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape into patties about 3/4-inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Cook patties for 4 minutes per side for medium, or until desired doneness. During the last minute, top each patty with a slice of cheese and cover to melt.
4. Toast the buns on the grill or in a separate pan until lightly golden.
5. Assemble burgers: place a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, then the patty with cheese, followed by tomato slices, red onion, ketchup, and mustard. Top with the other bun half.

Tips

• Handle the meat as little as possible for a tender patty.
• Make a small indent in the center of each patty to prevent it from puffing up during cooking.
• Store leftover cooked patties in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet.

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