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American Cheeseburger with Indented Patties and Cheddar

A juicy beef patty topped with melted cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and classic condiments on a toasted bun.

25 minutes4 servings
American Cheeseburger with Indented Patties and Cheddar
Photo: Kjetil Ree · CC0

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 doneness.
  4. Place a slice of cheddar on each patty during the last minute of cooking.
  5. Toast hamburger buns on the grill.
  6. Assemble burgers with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and condiments.
  7. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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