Bite into this delicious and juicy cheeseburger with melted American cheese, fresh tomato, crisp lettuce, onions and lean ground beef.
Servings : 4serves
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 20 minutesmins
Resting Time 5 minutesmins
Total Time 35 minutesmins
Ingredients
1pound98% lean ground beef
½cupfinely diced onion
4clovesgarlic,minced
½cupbreadcrumbs
salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste
1egg,lightly beaten to break up the yolk
8American Cheese slices,divided
4hamburger buns
For Serving
ketchup
mayonnaise
tomato slices
red onion,thinly sliced
lettuce leaves
Instructions
Combine the ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and egg; mix until thoroughly combined.
Divide the mixture into four equal portions; shape into a patty about 4 inches wide.
Preheat a gas grill to 400˚F.
Arrange the burgers on the grill, and press down the center of each patty with your thumb to make an indentation. Close the lid.
Cook the burgers, turning once, until browned on both sides and no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes.
Top each patty with 1 slice of cheese and continue to cook for 1 minute or until the cheese begins to melt.
Remove from grill and set aside to rest for at least 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, arrange the buns, cut side down, on the grill, and cook until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
Spread mayonnaise and ketchup on the bottom bun.
Add the remaining cheese slices over the mayo and ketchup. Then, add lettuce, tomato, the burger patty, and sliced red onion.
Top with a bun and serve.
Notes
Mix Gently: Combine the meat with the ingredients until just mixed to avoid tough burgers.
Indent Patties: Press down the center of the patties before grilling to prevent puffing.
Minimal Flipping: Flip burgers only once on the grill to retain juices.
Meat Thermometer: Use a thermometer to check for doneness; aim for 160°F to 165°F for safety. Though I advise against it (ground beef is not a steak), if you'd like a medium-done burger, aim for 140 to 145˚F.
Rest Before Serving: Let burgers rest for at least 5 minutes post-cooking for juicier results.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
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