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American Cheeseburger with Indented Patties

A juicy beef patty with melted cheese, fresh toppings, and a toasted bun

25 minutes4 servings
American Cheeseburger with Indented Patties
Photo: lazy fri13th · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat
  2. Form ground beef into 4 equal patties, pressing a slight indentation in the center
  3. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare
  4. Place a slice of cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking
  5. Toast buns on the grill
  6. Assemble burgers with toppings in the order: bun, patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, top bun
  7. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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