Classic American Burger

Juicy beef patty with all the fixings on a toasted bun - the perfect American classic.

Prep min

Cook min

Servings

4.8

(856)

Easy American

by Chef Bobby

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Recipe Tags

#burger#beef#american#classic#comfort

Ingredients

Servings: 4

1.5 lbs Ground beef

80/20 blend

4 Burger buns

Brioche preferred

4 slices American cheese

4 leaves Lettuce

Iceberg or butter lettuce

1 large Tomato

Sliced thick

1/2 medium Red onion

Sliced thin

8 slices Pickles

1/4 cup Mayo

2 tbsp Ketchup

Instructions

Form the patties

5 min

Gently form ground beef into 4 patties, slightly larger than the buns. Season with salt and pepper.

Tip: Don't overwork the meat - gentle handling keeps burgers tender

Prep the toppings

10 min

Slice tomatoes, onions, and prepare all condiments and toppings.

Tip: Salt the tomato slices and let them drain to prevent soggy buns

Cook the patties

8 min

Heat a grill or cast iron pan to medium-high. Cook patties 4-5 minutes per side for medium.

Tip: Don't press down on the burgers - it squeezes out the juices

Add cheese

1 min

In the last minute of cooking, add cheese slices to melt.

Tip: Cover with a lid to help cheese melt evenly

Toast the buns

2 min

Lightly toast the burger buns cut-side down until golden.

Tip: Toasted buns hold up better to juicy burgers

Assemble

3 min

Build burgers with mayo on bottom bun, lettuce, tomato, patty with cheese, onion, pickles, and ketchup on top.

Tip: Put wet ingredients like tomato above the meat to prevent bottom bun from getting soggy

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