Description
A classic cheeseburger recipe that is juicy and flavorful, perfect for any barbecue or family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Pickles
- Ketchup
- Mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, gently mix the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
- Once the grill or skillet is hot, add the vegetable oil. Place the patties on the grill or skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side.
- Flip the patties and place a slice of cheddar cheese on each one. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the burgers reach your desired doneness.
- While the burgers are cooking, toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
- Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by the cheeseburger patty, tomato slices, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. Top with the other half of the bun.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in your favorite spices or Worcestershire sauce into the ground beef before forming the patties.
- Try swapping out the cheddar cheese for pepper jack or blue cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 0mg