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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Cheeseburger Assembly
Method
Burger Patty Preparation
- 1
Prepare the beef mixture
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix well using your hands until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
- 2
Form the patties
Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about ¾ inch thick.
Cooking the Burger
- 3
- 4
Add cheese
Flip the patties and place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the burger is cooked to your desired doneness.
Assembling the Cheeseburger
- 5
Prepare the bun
Toast the hamburger bun lightly on the grill or in a toaster.
- 6
Assemble the burger
On the bottom half of the toasted bun, place the lettuce leaves, followed by the cooked burger patty with melted cheese, sliced tomatoes, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. Top with the other half of the bun.
