Classic Cheeseburger Recipe
Juicy beef patty with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
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Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Beef Patty
In a bowl, combine ground beef with salt and black pepper. Mix until just combined, then form into two equal patties.
- 2
- 3
Prepare the Toppings
While the patties are cooking, wash and chop the lettuce, slice the tomato, and thinly slice the onion.
- 4
Assemble the Burger
Toast the burger buns lightly if desired. Place the cooked patty with melted cheese on the bottom bun, then layer with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 5
Serve
Serve the cheeseburger immediately with your choice of sides.
