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

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