Cheeseburger Recipe
Juicy beef burger topped with cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
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Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Patties
In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into patties.
- 2
Cook the Patties
Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness is reached.
- 3
Add Cheese
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover the skillet to melt the cheese.
- 4
Prepare the Buns
While the patties are cooking, slice the burger buns and toast them lightly if desired.
- 5
Assemble the Burger
Place a cooked patty on the bottom half of each bun. Top with lettuce leaves, slices of tomato, and the top half of the bun.
- 6
Serve
Serve hot with your favorite condiments.