Name: Beef Patty with American Cheese and Toasted Sourdough
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 2 slices American cheese; 2 slices sourdough or sesame seed bun; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 1 tomato, sliced; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp ketchup; 1 tbsp yellow mustard; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; salt and pepper to taste

A juicy beef patty with melted American cheese, fresh lettuce, and a toasted sesame seed bun.

Method

Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
Form ground beef into 2 equal patties and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness, or until desired doneness is reached.
Place a slice of American cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.
Toast the bun halves on the grill or in a toaster.
Assemble the burger with lettuce, tomato, and condiments on the bottom bun half, then add the patty with cheese on top.
Secure with the top bun half and serve immediately.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.