Cheeseburger Recipe
Juicy beef patty topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
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Ingredients
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Cheeseburger Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Beef Patty
In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Form the mixture into two equal-sized patties.
- 2
Cook the Patties
Heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- 3
Add Cheese
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover the skillet briefly to melt the cheese.
- 4
Prepare the Buns
While the cheese is melting, slice the burger buns in half and toast them lightly on a separate pan or in a toaster if desired.
- 5
Assemble the Cheeseburger
Place a cooked patty on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with lettuce leaves and sliced tomato, then cover with the top half of the bun.
- 6
Serve
Serve the cheeseburgers immediately with your favorite sides.
