All American Burgers
Savor the timeless flavors of classic All American Burgers with this easy-to-follow recipe, perfect for your next backyard cookout or casual dinner. Featuring juicy, perfectly seasoned ground beef patties made with an 80/20 blend for optimal flavor, these burgers are grilled or skillet-cooked to perfection and topped with melty cheddar cheese. Butter-toasted buns provide a golden, crisp base for layers of fresh lettuce, sliced tomatoes, red onion, and tangy pickles, all brought together with a creamy homemade burger sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe combines iconic ingredients and simple techniques to deliver restaurant-quality results at home. Whether you're serving them alongside crispy fries or a refreshing coleslaw, these All American Burgers are guaranteed to be the star of any meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 4 Cheddar cheese slices
- 4 Hamburger buns
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 4 Lettuce leaves
- 1 Tomato, sliced
- 0.5 Red onion, thinly sliced
- 8 Pickle slices
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
- 1 tsp Mustard
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overwork the meat.
Divide the beef mixture into four equal portions and form each into a patty about 3/4-inch thick. Use your thumb to create a shallow dimple in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up while cooking.
Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. If grilling, lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
Place the burger patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side, then flip the patties.
Add a slice of cheddar cheese to each patty immediately after flipping to allow it to melt as the burger finishes cooking. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the second side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F for medium doneness.
While the burgers are cooking, butter the hamburger buns and toast them on the grill or in a skillet until golden brown.
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard to create the burger sauce.
Assemble the burgers: Spread the burger sauce on the bottom bun, then layer with a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, a cooked patty with melted cheese, slices of red onion, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.
Serve immediately with your favorite sides like fries, coleslaw, or a crisp dill pickle.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 236.2 g | 303% | |
| Saturated Fat | 101.0 g | 505% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 677 mg | 226% | |
| Sodium | 5388 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.1 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 59.5 g | 212% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 201.0 g | 402% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1092 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 2038 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
