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American · United States

Cheeseburger with Tomato, Lettuce, and Ketchup

A juicy beef patty topped with melted cheese, fresh lettuce, and tomato on a toasted bun.

30 minutes4 servings
Cheeseburger with Tomato, Lettuce, and Ketchup
Photo: Len Rizzi (photographer) · Public domain

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat a grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
  2. Form the ground beef into 4 equal patties, making a slight indentation in the center.
  3. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side for medium doneness.
  4. Place a slice of cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.
  5. Toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
  6. Assemble the burger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup, and mustard.
  7. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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