Jul 14 2026
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Basic Cheeseburger Recipe

Inspired by Smoke Bourbon and BBQ
Time30m
Serves4

Make Basic Cheeseburger Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the ingredients

    Wash the lettuce leaves and set aside. Slice the tomato and onion into thin rounds.

  2. 2

    Make the patties

    In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties, making a slight indent in the center of each patty to prevent bulging while cooking.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook the patties

    Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the patties and cook for about 4 minutes on one side. Flip the patties and cook for another 3 minutes for medium doneness.

  2. 4

    Add cheese

    In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty. Cover the skillet or grill to help melt the cheese.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Assemble the burgers

    Toast the burger buns lightly if desired. On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese, tomato slices, onion rounds, and any additional toppings like ketchup, mustard, and pickles.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Place the top half of the bun on the assembled burger and serve immediately with fries or your choice of side.

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