Cheeseburger Recipe

Name: Buenos Aires Bakery & Cafes Cheeseburger Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 0.5 tbs Worcestershire sauce (optional); 1 tsp vegetable oil or neutral oil; 4 each burger buns (soft, split); 4 each white American cheese slices; 2 tbs butter, softened (for toasting buns); 4 each icedberg or butter lettuce leaves; 1 each tomato, ripe; 0.25 each red onion, thinly sliced (optional); 4 each dill pickle slices (optional); 2 tbs ketchup; 1 tsp yellow mustard; 2 tbs mayonnaise

Inspired by Buenos Aires Bakery & Cafe

Time30m

Serves4

Classic cheese burger with white American cheese, lettuce and tomato

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Ingredients

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Burger patties

1 lb ground beef (80/20)

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground

1/2 tbs Worcestershire sauce (optional)

1 tsp vegetable oil or neutral oil

Buns & cheese

4 each burger buns (soft, split)

4 each white American cheese slices

2 tbs butter, softened (for toasting buns)

Toppings

4 each icedberg or butter lettuce leaves

1 each tomato, ripe

1/4 each red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

4 each dill pickle slices (optional)

Condiments (optional)

2 tbs Ketchup

1 tsp yellow mustard

2 tbs Mayonnaise

Method

Prep

Form patties

Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 4 oz / 115 g each). Gently shape each portion into a round patty about 3.5–4 inches (9–10 cm) wide and roughly 3/4 inch thick. Make a shallow dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb to help prevent doming while cooking. Season both sides of each patty with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. If using, lightly brush or mix Worcestershire sauce into the patties before shaping.

Slice the tomato into 1/4-inch (6 mm) thick rounds. Separate and rinse lettuce leaves, then pat dry. Thinly slice the red onion if using. Have cheese slices, buns, and condiments ready.

Toast buns

Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Spread the softened butter evenly on the cut sides of the buns. Place buns cut-side down on the hot skillet and toast 1–2 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Transfer toasted buns to a plate and keep warm.

Cook patties

Increase heat to medium-high and add 1 teaspoon vegetable oil to the skillet. When the oil is shimmering, add the patties, spacing them so they do not touch. Cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes to develop a brown crust.

Flip the patties and cook the second side 2–3 minutes for medium-rare to medium (internal temp ~135–145°F / 57–63°C). For well-done, cook 3–4 minutes. During the last 30–60 seconds of cooking, place one slice of white American cheese on each patty and cover the skillet with a lid or tent with foil to melt the cheese (about 30–60 seconds).

Remove cooked patties to a plate and let rest 1–2 minutes while assembling.

Assemble burgers

Spread mayonnaise, ketchup, or mustard on the toasted bun bottoms as desired. Place a lettuce leaf on each bottom bun, then set a cheeseburger patty on top. Add a tomato slice and onion rings or pickles if using. Top with the bun crown.

Serve immediately with fries or a side salad.