Description
A classic American burger recipe featuring juicy beef patties, melted cheese, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices American cheese
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Pickles
- Ketchup
- Mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined; do not overwork the meat.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
- Place the patties on the grill or skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side. Flip the patties and place a slice of cheese on each one. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the burgers reach your desired doneness (160°F for medium).
- While the burgers are cooking, toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
- Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by the burger patty with melted cheese, tomato slices, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. Top with the other half of the bun.
- Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the beef mixture.
- Try swapping the American cheese for cheddar or pepper jack for a different taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg