Description
Juicy beef patties topped with melted cheese, served on a fresh bun with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 burger buns
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles for topping
- Ketchup and mustard for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each.
- Season both sides of the patties with salt and pepper.
- Cook the patties on the grill or skillet for about 3-4 minutes on one side.
- Flip the patties and place a slice of cheese on top of each. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties reach your desired doneness.
- While the burgers are cooking, toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
- Assemble the cheeseburgers by placing the cooked patties on the bottom half of each bun. Add lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles as desired.
- Spread ketchup and mustard on the top half of the buns, then place them on top of the assembled burgers.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Feel free to customize the toppings to your liking.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Protein: 25
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