Classic American Cheeseburger
Bite into this delicious and juicy cheeseburger with melted American cheese, fresh tomato, crisp lettuce, onions and lean ground beef.
Servings: 4 serves
Ingredients
- 1 pound 98% lean ground beef
- ½ cup finely diced onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 egg, lightly beaten to break up the yolk
- 8 American Cheese slices, divided
- 4 hamburger 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger | Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 1107mg | Potassium: 585mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 455IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 564mg | Iron: 5.3mg
