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Cheeseburger with melted cheddar on a toasted bun with lettuce and tomato on a white plate

Cheeseburger

Make a juicy cheeseburger recipe with seasoned beef patties, melted cheese, toasted buns, and a simple burger sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 680
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 600 g Ground beef, 80/20
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 4 piece Burger buns
  • 4 piece Cheddar cheese slices
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup
  • 1 cup Lettuce, shredded
  • 1 piece Tomato, sliced

Method
 

  1. Mix mayonnaise and ketchup in a small bowl until smooth, then set aside.
  2. Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions, shape into patties slightly larger than the buns, season both sides with garlic powder and black pepper, and press a shallow indent in the center of each patty with your thumb.
  3. Heat a cast iron skillet or grill over medium-high heat, cook the patties for 4 minutes on the first side without moving, flip once, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F / 71°C.
  4. Place one cheese slice on each patty during the last 60 seconds of cooking and cover the pan to melt the cheese.
  5. Toast the burger buns cut-side down in the same pan for 1 to 2 minutes until golden.
  6. Spread the sauce on the bottom bun, layer with lettuce, tomato, the cheeseburger patty, and the top bun.