American · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Classic cheeseburgers
25 minutes · 4 servings · omnivore
A standard American burger, prepared simply with familiar toppings.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 burger buns
- 4 cheddar cheese slices
- 4 leaves lettuce
- 4 slices tomato slices
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons mustard
Let’s make it
- Form the beef into 4 patties and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Cook on a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until the centers reach 160°F.
- Top each patty with cheese during the last minute of cooking.
- Toast the buns, then assemble with lettuce, tomato, ketchup, and mustard.
- Serve immediately.
Make the patties the same size as the buns for easier eating.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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