All American Cheeseburger Recipe

Preparation Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the patties

   In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties.

2. 2

   Cook the patties

   Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.

3. 3

   Add cheese

   In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on each patty and cover the grill or skillet to melt the cheese.

4. 4

   Toast the buns

   Lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster.

5. 5

   Assemble the burgers

   On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, the cooked patty with melted cheese, and a few rings of red onion. Add ketchup and mustard to taste, then top with the other half of the bun.