Cheeseburger! 🍔

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb Ground Beef (80% lean, 20% fat for juiciness)
• 1 tsp Salt (Kosher or sea salt)
• ½ tsp Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
• 4 slices Cheddar Cheese Slices (Sharp cheddar, sliced about ¼ inch thick)
• 4 pieces Burger Buns (Soft sesame seed buns)
• 4 leaves Lettuce (Iceberg or romaine, washed and dried)
• 1 large Tomato (Sliced about ¼ inch)
• ¼ cup Red Onion (Thinly sliced)
• 8 slices Pickles (Dill pickle slices)
• 2 tbsp Ketchup (Store‑bought or homemade)
• 2 tbsp Mayonnaise (Optional spread)
• 1 tsp Yellow Mustard (Optional)
• 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil (For pan cooking)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Toppings

   Wash lettuce leaves, slice tomato, thinly slice red onion, and set pickle slices aside. Pat the lettuce dry with a paper towel.

   Time: PT5M

2. Season the Beef

   Place the ground beef in a large mixing bowl, add salt and black pepper, and gently mix with your hands until just combined; avoid over‑mixing.

   Time: PT3M

3. Form Patties

   Divide the seasoned meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 oz each) and shape each into a round patty slightly larger than the bun. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing.

   Time: PT4M

4. Preheat the Skillet

   Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil to a skillet and heat over medium‑high heat until shimmering.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

5. Cook the Patties

   Place the patties in the hot skillet. Cook for 4 minutes on the first side, then flip, add a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty, and cook another 3‑4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 71°C (160°F) and the cheese melts.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

6. Toast the Buns

   While the burgers finish cooking, split the buns and lightly toast them cut‑side down in the same skillet for about 30 seconds until golden.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

7. Assemble the Burgers

   Spread ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise on the bottom bun (optional). Layer lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, the cheesy patty, then top bun. Serve immediately.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

550

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

40 g

Fat

30 g

Fiber

2 g