This recipe brings together the best elements of an American drive-in burger, with juicy beef patties, melted cheese, crisp lettuce, and tangy pickles, all sandwiched between soft buns. Perfect for a backyard barbecue or a weekend treat!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices of American cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles for topping
- Ketchup, mustard, mayo for condiments
Directions
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal parts and shape into patties. Season with salt and pepper.
- Grill patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. Add cheese slices on top of each patty during the last minute of cooking.
- Toast hamburger buns on the grill for a minute until lightly browned.
- Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on the bottom bun, then topping with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. Add condiments of your choice on the top bun.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
