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Classic American Burger
Juicy beef patty with all the fixings on a toasted bun - the perfect American classic.
ā4.8(856 reviews)
šØāš³by Chef Bobby
ā²ļø 35 min
Total Time
20m prep + 15m cook
š„ 4
Servings
š Easy
Difficulty
Perfect for easy cooks
Calories
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š Ingredients
1
Ground beef1.5 lbs
š” 80/20 blend
2
Burger buns4
š” Brioche preferred
3
American cheese4 slices
4
Lettuce4 leaves
š” Iceberg or butter lettuce
5
Tomato1 large
š” Sliced thick
6
Red onion1/2 medium
š” Sliced thin
7
Pickles8 slices
8
Mayo1/4 cup
9
Ketchup2 tbsp
šØāš³ Instructions
1
Form the patties
ā±ļø 5 minGently form ground beef into 4 patties, slightly larger than the buns. Season with salt and pepper.
š” Pro Tip: Don't overwork the meat - gentle handling keeps burgers tender
2
Prep the toppings
ā±ļø 10 minSlice tomatoes, onions, and prepare all condiments and toppings.
š” Pro Tip: Salt the tomato slices and let them drain to prevent soggy buns
3
Cook the patties
ā±ļø 8 minHeat a grill or cast iron pan to medium-high. Cook patties 4-5 minutes per side for medium.
š” Pro Tip: Don't press down on the burgers - it squeezes out the juices
4
Add cheese
ā±ļø 1 minIn the last minute of cooking, add cheese slices to melt.
š” Pro Tip: Cover with a lid to help cheese melt evenly
5
Toast the buns
ā±ļø 2 minLightly toast the burger buns cut-side down until golden.
š” Pro Tip: Toasted buns hold up better to juicy burgers
6
Assemble
ā±ļø 3 minBuild burgers with mayo on bottom bun, lettuce, tomato, patty with cheese, onion, pickles, and ketchup on top.
š” Pro Tip: Put wet ingredients like tomato above the meat to prevent bottom bun from getting soggy
š·ļø Recipe Tags
#burger#beef#american#classic#comfort