Hamburger
A classic homemade hamburger with a juicy beef patty, melted cheese, crisp lettuce, and a slice of tomato, all tucked into a soft sesame seed bun.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 cheese slices
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 tomato
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Divide the 1 lb ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 3/4 inch thick. Season both sides with the 1 tsp salt and a few grinds of black pepper if you have it.
- 2
Heat a large skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through (no pink in the center).
- 3
During the last minute of cooking, place 1 cheese slice on each patty and cover the pan to melt the cheese, about 1 minute.
- 4
Toast the 4 hamburger buns in the skillet or toaster until lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- 5
Assemble each burger: place a lettuce leaf and a slice of tomato on the bottom bun, add the cheesy patty, and top with the other bun half. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet or grill pan
- Spatula
- Knife
- Cutting board
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