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Classic American Cheeseburger with Lettuce and Tomato Layers

A simple, juicy cheeseburger with fresh lettuce, tomato, and a toasted bun.

20 minutes1 servings
Classic American Cheeseburger with Lettuce and Tomato Layers
Photo: Ewan Munro from London, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

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

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