Cheeseburger Recipe

Inspired by Ron's Hamburgers & Chili

Time30m

Serves2

Classic burger topped with melted cheese.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

1 pound Ground beef

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp Watkins garlic powder

Toppings

2 slices Cheddar cheese slices

2 leaves Lettuce leaves

1 sliced Tomato

4 slices Pickles

to taste Ketchup

to taste Mustard

Burger Assembly

2 buns Burger buns

Method

Burger Patty Preparation

Prepare the Patty

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until well combined, but do not overwork the meat.

Form Patties

Divide the meat mixture into two equal portions and form each portion into a round patty, about ¾ inch thick.

Cooking the Burger

Heat the Grill or Pan

Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. If using a skillet, you may add a small amount of oil to prevent sticking.

Cook the Patties

Place the patties on the grill or skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip the patties and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.

Add Cheese

During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty. Cover with a lid to help melt the cheese.

Assembling the Cheeseburger

Prepare the Buns

While the patties are cooking, slice the burger buns in half and toast them lightly if desired.

Build the Burger

Place a cooked patty on the bottom half of each bun. Top with lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. Place the top half of the bun over the toppings.