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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Condiments
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Wash and slice the tomato and onion. Rinse the lettuce leaves and set aside. Prepare the pickles by slicing them if they are whole.
- 2
Season the Beef
In a bowl, combine the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.
Cooking
- 3
Form the Patties
Divide the seasoned ground beef into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about 1 inch thick.
- 4
- 5
Add Cheese
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to melt.
Assembly
- 6
Toast the Buns
While the patties are cooking, slice the burger buns in half and toast them on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
- 7
Assemble the Burger
Spread mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place the cooked patty with melted cheese on top, followed by lettuce, tomato slices, onion, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.