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American · United States

Basic Hamburger with Lettuce and Tomato

A simple yet delicious hamburger with a juicy beef patty, fresh lettuce, and ripe tomato on a toasted bun.

20 minutes4 servings
Basic Hamburger with Lettuce and Tomato
Photo: JIP · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
  2. Form ground beef into 4 equal patties and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side until desired doneness.
  4. Toast hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
  5. Assemble burgers with lettuce, tomato, ketchup, and mustard.
  6. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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