Name: Classic Cheeseburger with Lettuce and Tomato
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 2 slices cheddar cheese; 4 hamburger buns; 1 large tomato; 1 head lettuce; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp ketchup; 1 tbsp yellow mustard; salt to taste; pepper to taste

A traditional American cheeseburger featuring a juicy beef patty, melted cheese, fresh lettuce, and ripe tomato on a toasted bun.

Method

Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
Form ground beef into 4 equal patties, pressing a slight indentation in the center of each.
Season both sides of the patties with salt and pepper.
Cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side for medium doneness, or until desired doneness is reached.
Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.
Toast hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
Assemble burgers with lettuce, tomato, condiments, and cheeseburger patty.
Serve immediately.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.