The American Burger Recipe
Our fresh angus beef patty char grilled and topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato and red onion on a fresh kaiser roll served with french fries.
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Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
Method
Burger Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Patties
Season the Angus beef patties with salt and black pepper. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Grill the Patties
Place the patties on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked to your desired doneness.
- 3
Add Cheese
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on each patty and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
- 4
Toast the Rolls
While the patties are cooking, cut the Kaiser rolls in half and toast them lightly on the grill until golden brown.
- 5
Assemble the Burger
On the bottom half of each toasted roll, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the patty with melted cheese, a slice of tomato, and a few rings of red onion. Top with the other half of the roll.
- 6
Serve
Serve the burgers immediately with a side of French fries.





