The Cheeseburger* (gc) Recipe
cheddar, burger sauce
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Cheeseburger Assembly
Method
Preparing the Burger Patty
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until well combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- 2
Form Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 1 inch thick. Use your thumb to make a small indentation in the center of each patty to prevent it from puffing up during cooking.
Cooking the Burger
- 3
- 4
- 5
Add Cheese
After flipping, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked to your desired doneness.
Assembling the Cheeseburger
- 6
Toast the Buns
While the patties are cooking, you can toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
- 7
Build the Burger
Spread 2 tablespoons of burger sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place a lettuce leaf, a cooked patty with melted cheddar, a slice of tomato, and pickles on top. Finally, spread another tablespoon of burger sauce on the top half of the bun and place it on top to close the burger.
