Cheeseburger Recipe
A classic cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Toppings
Buns
Condiments
Method
Preparing the Patties
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of ground beef with 1 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix gently to combine without overworking the meat.
- 2
Shape Patties
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 3/4 inch thick.
Cooking the Patties
- 3
- 4
Preparing the Buns
- 5
Toast Buns
While the patties are cooking, spread 1 tablespoon of butter on the cut side of each burger bun. Toast them on the grill or skillet until golden brown.
Assembling the Cheeseburgers
- 6
Add Toppings
On the bottom half of each toasted bun, place a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato (sliced from the medium tomato), and a few pickles. Then, place the cooked cheeseburger patty on top.
- 7
- 8
Serve
Serve the cheeseburgers immediately with your choice of sides.