Classic American Recipe
lettuce - tomato - pickle - onion - american cheese - ketchup - mustard - mayo
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Ingredients
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Classic American Burger Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Wash and dry the lettuce. Slice the tomato and onion into thin rings. Prepare the pickles if not using pre-sliced ones.
- 2
Assemble the Burger
On a clean surface, place a slice of cheese on the bottom bun. Layer with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles.
- 3
Add Condiments
Spread mayonnaise on the top bun, and add ketchup and mustard according to your taste.
- 4
Finish and Serve
Place the top bun over the assembled ingredients and gently press down. Cut in half if desired and serve immediately.