Cheeseburger Recipe
Juicy beef patty topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
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Ingredients
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Cheeseburger Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Patty
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined and form into two equal patties.
- 2
Cook the Patties
Heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add Cheese
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover the skillet to melt the cheese.
- 4
Prepare the Buns
While the cheese is melting, slice the burger buns and toast them lightly in the same skillet or a separate toaster.
- 5
Assemble the Burger
On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese, and then top with sliced tomato. Finish with the top half of the bun.