Jul 09 2026
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Classic Cheeseburger Recipe

Inspired by Concord Craft Brewing
Time30m
Serves4

With lettuce, tomato, and pickle

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Burger Assembly

Method

Preparing the Patties

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Use your hands to gently mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 3/4 inch thick.

  3. 3

    Cook the Patties

    Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness. In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to melt.

Assembling the Burgers

  1. 4

    Prepare the Buns

    Toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until lightly golden.

  2. 5

    Slice the Tomato

    While the patties are cooking, slice the tomato into 1/4 inch thick slices.

  3. 6

    Assemble the Burgers

    On the bottom half of each toasted bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese, a slice of tomato, and pickles. Add ketchup and mustard to taste, then top with the other half of the bun.

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