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Cheesy Lettuce Tomato Burger

A simple yet flavorful burger with a beef patty, melted cheese, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomato on a soft bun.

30 minutes4 servings
Cheesy Lettuce Tomato Burger
Photo: jeffreyw · CC BY 2.0

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 of each.
  3. Season both sides of the patties with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side for medium doneness, or until desired doneness is reached.
  5. Place a slice of American cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.
  6. Toast hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
  7. Assemble burgers with lettuce, tomato, condiments, and cheeseburger patty.
  8. Serve immediately.
  9. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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