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Classic American Cheeseburger with Crisp Lettuce

A timeless cheeseburger with a juicy beef patty, melted cheese, fresh lettuce, and ketchup on a toasted bun.

25 minutes4 servings
Classic American Cheeseburger with Crisp Lettuce
Photo: Christo · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
  2. Form ground beef into 4 patties and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness.
  4. Toast buns and assemble with lettuce, patty, cheese, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise.
  5. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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