Name: Classic American Cheeseburger with Crispy Onion Rings
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 4 slices cheddar cheese; 4 hamburger buns; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1 egg; 1/4 cup milk; 1 head lettuce; 1 tomato, sliced; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup mustard

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

Method

Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
Form ground beef into 4 equal patties, season with salt and pepper.
Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side, until desired doneness.
In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt.
In another bowl, whisk egg and milk. Dip onion rings in egg mixture, then coat with flour mixture.
Fry onion rings in hot oil until golden brown, drain on paper towels.
Toast buns. Assemble burgers with cheese, patty, lettuce, tomato, onion rings, ketchup, and mustard.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.