Cheeseburger Recipe
Juicy beef patty with cheese, lettuce, and tomato on a toasted bun.
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Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
Method
Burger Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Beef Patty
In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Form into a patty.
- 2
Cook the Patty
Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the beef patty and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness.
- 3
Add Cheese
In the last minute of cooking, place the cheddar cheese slice on top of the patty and cover the skillet until the cheese melts.
- 4
Toast the Bun
While the cheese is melting, toast the burger bun in a separate pan until golden brown.
- 5
Assemble the Burger
On the bottom half of the toasted bun, place the lettuce and tomato slice. Add the cooked beef patty with melted cheese on top, then cover with the top half of the bun.
- 6
Serve
Serve the cheeseburger hot and enjoy!