Classic Cheeseburger
A juicy beef patty with melted cheddar, crisp lettuce, and all the fixings on a toasted bun. The burger every other burger is measured against.
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Ingredients 12 ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 8 pickle slices
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Method
- 1
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and gently shape into patties about 3/4 inch thick. Press a small dimple into the center of each patty with your thumb.
- 2
Season both sides of each patty generously with salt and pepper.
- 3
Heat a cast iron skillet or grill over medium high heat. Cook the patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium.
- 4
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar on each patty and cover the pan to melt.
- 5
Butter the cut sides of the buns and toast them in the skillet until golden, about 1 minute.
- 6
Spread mayo and mustard on the buns. Add lettuce, the cheeseburger patty, tomato, onion, and pickles. Serve right away.
