Description
Make juicy beef burgers with cheese that are perfect for grilling or pan-frying. These burgers are flavorful, easy to prepare, and a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
- Mix ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.
- Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties.
- Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Add cheese slices during the last minute of cooking.
- Toast buns lightly if desired.
- Assemble burgers with patties and desired toppings.
Notes
- Do not overhandle the meat to keep burgers tender.
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness.
- Let burgers rest for 2 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling/Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: beef burgers, cheese burgers, grilled burgers, homemade burgers