Jul 14 2026

American Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

American

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef

    In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the beef mixture into two equal portions and shape them into patties.

  3. 3

    Cook the Patties

    Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired doneness.

  4. 4

    Add Cheese

    In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on each patty. Cover with a lid to melt the cheese.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Burger

    Place the cooked patties on the bottom half of the burger buns. Top with lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, and mustard. Place the top half of the bun on top.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve the burgers immediately with your favorite sides.

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