Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this classic American cheeseburger recipe. Perfectly seasoned beef patty topped with melted cheese, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and tangy pickles, all sandwiched between a soft burger bun. This recipe will satisfy your burger cravings in no time!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced pickles
- Ketchup and mustard
Directions
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape into patties.
- Season each patty with salt and pepper.
- Cook the patties on the grill or skillet for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
- During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of American cheese and allow it to melt.
- Toast the hamburger buns on the grill or skillet until slightly golden.
- Assemble the burgers by placing a patty with melted cheese on the bottom bun.
- Top with lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, ketchup, and mustard.
- Cover with the top bun and serve hot.
