Classic Beef Cheeseburger
Sink your teeth into the ultimate **Classic Beef Cheeseburger**, a time-honored favorite crafted with flavorful, seasoned ground beef patties, melted cheddar cheese, and perfectly toasted burger buns. This recipe strikes the ideal balance of juicy, tender beef seasoned with garlic and onion powder, plus a pinch of salt and pepper for that irresistible homemade taste. Topped with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, and tangy red onion slices, each bite is a harmonious mix of textures and flavors. A slather of mayo, ketchup, and mustard adds a rich, zesty finish, while the buttery toasted bun brings it all together. Whether you're firing up the grill for summer barbecues or cooking indoors on a skillet, these cheeseburgers are ready in just 25 minutes and perfect for feeding a hungry crowd. Make this classic dish part of your weeknight dinner rotation or your next backyard celebration!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese slices
- 4 buns Burger buns
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 4 leaves Lettuce leaves
- 1 medium Tomato
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Mustard
Instructions
Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Be careful not to overmix, as you want the burgers to be tender.
Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties about 3/4 inch thick. Use your thumb to create a small indent in the center of each patty to prevent the burgers from puffing up during cooking.
Slice the tomato into 1/4-inch rounds and thinly slice the red onion.
Butter the inside of each burger bun. Set them aside.
Place the beef patties on the preheated grill or skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on the first side until the meat starts to brown and juices appear. Avoid pressing down on the patties to retain their juices.
Flip the patties and immediately place a slice of cheddar cheese on each one. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked to your liking.
While the patties are cooking, toast the buttered side of the buns on the grill or in a separate skillet until golden brown.
To assemble the burgers, spread a tablespoon of mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Place a lettuce leaf on top, followed by a slice of tomato and a few slices of red onion.
Place the cooked beef patty on top of the vegetables. On the top half of the bun, spread a tablespoon of ketchup and a half tablespoon of mustard.
Close the burger with the top bun. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3197 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 228.8 g | 293% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.0 g | 445% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 707 mg | 236% | |
| Sodium | 6380 mg | 277% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.4 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.2 g | ||
| Protein | 146.6 g | 293% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1114 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 2178 mg | 46% | |
*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.
