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American · United States

Classic American Cheeseburger

A juicy beef patty topped with melted cheddar, lettuce, and tomato on a toasted bun.

25 minutes1 servings
Classic American Cheeseburger
Photo: PapiPijuan · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
  2. Form ground beef into a patty and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook patty for 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness.
  4. Place cheese on top of patty and let melt.
  5. Toast bun and assemble with lettuce, tomato, and patty.
  6. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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