American Burger Recipe
4oz patty with lettuce, tomato, house-made pickles, mayo & American cheese
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Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Patties
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Form the mixture into four patties, each weighing about 4 ounces.
- 2
- 3
Add Cheese
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on each patty and cover to melt.
- 4
Prepare the Toppings
While the patties are cooking, wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Slice the tomato into thin rounds.
- 5
Assemble the Burger
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Place the cooked patty with melted cheese on top, followed by lettuce, tomato slices, and house-made pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 6
Serve
Serve the burgers immediately with your choice of side.