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Classic Beef Burger with Cheese

A simple, juicy beef burger with melted cheese on a toasted bun, featuring classic toppings and a beef patty cooked to perfection.

20 minutes4 servings
Classic Beef Burger with Cheese
Photo: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
  2. Form ground beef into 4 equal-sized patties, pressing a small indentation in the center of each.
  3. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
  4. Place a slice of cheddar on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.
  5. Toast hamburger buns lightly on the grill.
  6. Assemble burgers with toppings and serve immediately.
  7. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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