Easy Classic Cheeseburger Recipe
Make the perfect classic cheeseburger that’s seasoned to perfection and topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, and mustard! If you have your favorite burger sauce in mind, throw that on your burger as well.
Ingredients
- 1 Ib Ground Beef (Portioned into 4 Rolls)
- 4 Burger Buns
- 4 Slices Cheese (American or Cheddar)
- 1 to 2 Tbsp Oil (Canola)
- Butter (To toast bread)
- Garlic Powder (for taste)
- Black Pepper (for taste)
- Salt (for taste)
Burger Toppings:
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Onion
- Pickles
- Burger sauce (Homemade or Store bought)
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Optional: French Fries
Instructions
- First, portion off the ground beef into 4 sections. Roll each section into a ball and set aside.
- Optional: Melt some butter in a skillet over medium high heat, then toast the bread for a few seconds. Remove and set aside.
- Drizzle a little bit of oil in the skillet, add the burger balls. Using a spatula and parchment paper: Press the balls into patties.
- Season the patties with garlic powder, black pepper, & salt. Allow the patties to cook for a few minutes (3 to 5 minutes)
- flip the burgers over and season the other side. Cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
- Cooking time will vary depending on heat level, patty thickness, and preference on doneness.
- Once the burgers are about done, add the cheese on top and allow it to melt.
- Optional: sauté the onions if you like.
- Once the burgers are cooked to your liking, remove from the skillet.
- Prepare your burger: Add burger sauce to bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheeseburger ketchup/mustard, and top bun.
- Serve with French fries and Enjoy!
Notes
How Long to Cook Burgers on the Stovetop:
Now the cooking time will vary, and it can depend on the heat level and party thickness.
*** If you’re unsure, use a timer or thermometer to check for doneness.
• Medium rare: 6 minutes total
• Medium: 7 to 8 minutes total
• Medium-well: 9 minutes total
• Well-done: 10 minutes total
Now the cooking time will vary, and it can depend on the heat level and party thickness.
*** If you’re unsure, use a timer or thermometer to check for doneness.
• Medium rare: 6 minutes total
• Medium: 7 to 8 minutes total
• Medium-well: 9 minutes total
• Well-done: 10 minutes total