All American Burger Recipe
Lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar cheese.
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Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Patty
- 1
Form the Patties
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Divide the mixture into four equal parts and shape each part into a patty, about ¾ inch thick.
- 2
- 3
Assembling the Burger
- 4
Prepare 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.
- 5
Slice the Vegetables
While the buns are toasting, wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Slice the tomato into thick rounds and the red onion into thin rings.
- 6
Build the Burger
To assemble, place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Add the cooked patty with melted cheddar on top, followed by a slice of tomato and a few rings of red onion. Top with the other half of the bun.