American Classic Burger Recipe

Name: Fire & Ice Restaurant & Bars American Classic Burger Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound Certified Angus beef ground beef; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 2 slices American cheese; 2 slices Pepper jack cheese; 2 slices Swiss cheese; 2 slices Cheddar cheese; 2 pieces Brioche buns; 2 pieces Lettuce leaves; 4 pieces Tomato slices; 6 slices Pickles; to taste Ketchup; to taste Mustard

Inspired by Fire & Ice Restaurant & Bar

Time30m

Serves2

6 oz. certified Angus beef burger with choice of American, pepper jack, Swiss, or cheddar cheese on a brioche bun.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

1 pound Certified Angus beef ground beef

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

Cheese

2 slices American cheese

2 slices Pepper jack cheese

2 slices Swiss cheese

2 slices Cheddar cheese

Bun and Toppings

2 pieces Brioche buns

2 pieces Lettuce leaves

4 pieces Tomato slices

6 slices Pickles

to taste Ketchup

to taste Mustard

Method

Preparing the Burger Patty

Mix the Beef

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of certified Angus beef ground beef with 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of black pepper. Use your hands to mix gently until the seasonings are well distributed.

Form the Patties

Divide the meat mixture into 2 equal portions (approximately 6 oz each). Shape each portion into a round patty, making a slight indentation in the center with your thumb to help it cook evenly.

Cooking the Pattys

Grilling the Burgers

Preheat your grill or stovetop pan to medium-high heat. Place the patties on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side.

Add Cheese

Flip the patties and immediately place your choice of cheese (American, pepper jack, Swiss, or cheddar) on top. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the burger reaches your desired doneness.

Assembling the Burger

Prepare the Buns

While the burgers are cooking, lightly toast the brioche buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

Build the Burger

Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Add the cooked burger patty with melted cheese on top. Layer with tomato slices, pickles, and condiments (ketchup and mustard) to taste. Place the top half of the bun over the toppings.