Classic Cheeseburger Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

Juicy beef patty topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Ingredients
Wash and slice the tomato and onion. Set aside the lettuce leaves.
2
Form the Patties
In a bowl, season the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Divide the beef into two equal portions and shape each into a patty.
3
Cook the Patties
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.
4
Add Cheese
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover the skillet to melt the cheese.
5
Assemble the Burger
Toast the burger buns if desired. Place the cooked patty with melted cheese on the bottom half of the bun. Top with lettuce, tomato slices, and onion. Cover with the top half of the bun.
6
Serve
Serve the cheeseburger hot with your favorite condiments on the side.