Cheeseburger (1/3lbs Black Angus) Recipe
Served with french fries or a cup of fresh fruit.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Burger Assembly
Sides
Method
Preparing the Burger Patty
- 1
Mix Beef and Seasoning
In a bowl, combine the Black Angus ground beef with salt and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overwork the meat.
- 2
Form Patty
Form the mixture into a patty approximately 1/2 inch thick.
- 3
- 4
Cook Patty
Cook the patty for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of the patty to melt.
Assembling the Burger
- 5
Toast Burger Bun
While the patty is cooking, prepare your burger bun by toasting it lightly if desired.
- 6
Add Patty to Bun
Once the patty is cooked, place it on the bottom half of the burger bun.
- 7
Add Toppings
Layer with lettuce, tomato slices, and pickles on top of the cheese-covered patty.
- 8
Cooking the Sides
- 9
Prepare French Fries
For French fries, you can either fry or bake them according to package instructions until crispy and golden.
- 10
Prepare Fresh Fruit
For fresh fruit, wash and cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces if necessary.
