Rafferty’s American Cheeseburger Recipe
A thick juicy black angus chuck patty grilled on hickory wood then topped with American cheese, crispy lettuce, sliced tomato, onion, pickles, mayo and mustard. Served on a fresh brioche bun.
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Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
Method
Burger Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Patty
In a bowl, mix the Black Angus chuck beef with salt and black pepper. Form into two thick patties.
- 2
Grill the Patties
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness, adding the American cheese on top of the patties during the last minute of cooking to melt.
- 3
Toast the Buns
While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the brioche buns on the grill until golden brown.
- 4
Assemble the Burger
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Add lettuce, the grilled patty with melted cheese, sliced tomato, onion, pickles, and a dollop of mustard. Place the top half of the bun over the burger.
- 5
Serve
Serve the cheeseburgers immediately with your choice of side.
