Classic American Cheeseburger
Sink your teeth into this Classic American Cheeseburger, a timeless favorite that combines juicy, perfectly seasoned beef patties with all the classic toppings you love. Made from 80% lean ground beef, these burgers boast a flavorful crust from a quick sear on the grill and a luscious layer of melted cheddar cheese. Served on buttery, toasted hamburger buns, each bite is stacked with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices, tangy pickles, and zesty red onion rings. A drizzle of ketchup and mustard ties it all together for the ultimate backyard favorite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for casual family dinners or summer grilling parties. Savor the unbeatable combination of rich flavors and textures in this quintessential American comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (80% lean)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese slices
- 4 buns Hamburger buns
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 4 leaves Lettuce leaves
- 1 medium Tomato
- 8 slices Pickle slices
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 4 tablespoons Ketchup
- 4 teaspoons Mustard
Instructions
In a large bowl, gently mix the ground beef with salt and pepper. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties about 3/4 inch thick.
Slice the tomato into thin rounds and cut the red onion into thin rings. Prepare the lettuce leaves by washing and patting them dry. Set aside.
Butter the inside of each hamburger bun lightly and set aside.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Place the burger patties on the preheated grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on the first side until a crust forms.
Flip the patties and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty, cover the grill, and allow the cheese to melt.
While the burgers are cooking, toast the buttered sides of the hamburger buns on the grill until they are golden brown.
Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each toasted bun, add a cooked patty with melted cheese, a slice of tomato, a few pickle slices, and a few onion rings.
Spread ketchup and mustard on the inside of the top bun, then place it onto the assembled burger.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade classic American Cheeseburgers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2317 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.6 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.0 g | 405% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 478 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 5446 mg | 237% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.8 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 60.6 g | 216% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g | ||
| Protein | 164.1 g | 328% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1076 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1538 mg | 33% | |
*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.
