Classic Cheeseburger
A juicy beef patty topped with melted cheese, pickles, onions, and condiments on a toasted bun. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or backyard barbecue.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 2 slices cheddar cheese slices
- 2 whole hamburger buns
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 slices dill pickle slices
- ¼ whole white onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 2 leaves lettuce leaves
- 2 slices tomato slices
Instructions
- 1
Divide ground beef into two equal portions and gently form into patties about 0.75 inches thick. Make a small indentation in the center of each with your thumb. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Slice the onion into thin rings and arrange on a plate with pickle slices nearby. Butter the insides of the hamburger buns.
- 3
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 2 minutes. Place patties in the skillet and cook without moving for 3-4 minutes until a golden crust forms.
- 4
Flip patties carefully and immediately top each with a slice of cheddar cheese. Cook for 3-4 minutes more until cheese is melted and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- 5
In the last minute of cooking, place buns cut-side down in the skillet to toast lightly, about 1-2 minutes, until golden brown.
- 6
Spread mustard on the bottom bun and ketchup on the top bun. Layer lettuce, tomato slice, cheese-topped patty, pickles, and onion on the bottom bun.
- 7
Close with the top bun and serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- meat thermometer
- spatula
- cutting board
- sharp knife
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