Jul 14 2026
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American Classic Recipe

Inspired by The Americano
Time30m
Serves2

8 oz., cheddar cheese, bib lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, secret sauce

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Ingredients

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Burger Ingredients

Method

Burger Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef Patties

    In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Form the mixture into two equal-sized patties.

  2. 2

    Cook the Patties

    Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.

  3. 3

    Add Cheese

    During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to melt.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Vegetables

    While the patties are cooking, wash and prepare the bib lettuce, slice the tomato and onion, and set aside the pickles.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Burger

    Toast the burger buns lightly. On the bottom half of each bun, layer the bib lettuce, the cooked patty with melted cheese, slices of tomato, onion, and pickles. Drizzle with secret sauce and top with the other half of the bun.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve the burgers immediately with your favorite side dishes.

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