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Classic Cheeseburger

Classic Cheeseburger

American
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17 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

17 min · 6 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

620 kcalper person
Protein 32g
Carbs 34g
Fats 38g

About this dish

A juicy griddled beef patty melted under American cheese and stacked with lettuce, tomato and pickles in a soft bun - the diner-counter cheeseburger everyone measures the rest against.

Allergy Info

Dairy, Gluten, Mustard

Diet Info

Meat

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • iceberg lettuceleaves4
  • Tomatoessliced1

Meat & Poultry

  • Beef Mince20% fat500 g

Dairy & Eggs

  • American cheeseslices4

Tins & Jars

  • Dill picklessliced8

Dried Goods

  • Burger bunssplit4

Spices & Seasonings

  • Salt1 tsp
  • Freshly ground black pepperto taste

Oils & Condiments

  • ketchup2 tbsp
  • Yellow mustard1 tbsp

Utensils

  • Griddle pan
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • Meat thermometer

Method

1

Divide the beef mince into four portions and shape into patties slightly wider than the buns.

Approx. 5 minutes
2

Season the patties generously with salt and pepper on both sides.

Approx. 2 minutes
3

Heat a griddle pan over high heat and cook the patties for 3 minutes on the first side.

Approx. 3 minutes
4

Flip the patties, top each with a slice of American cheese and cook for a further 3 minutes until the cheese has melted and a meat thermometer inserted into the centre reads 71°C.

Approx. 3 minutes
5

Toast the cut sides of the burger buns on the griddle for 1 minute until lightly golden.

Approx. 1 minute
6

Build each burger with lettuce, tomato, the cheeseburger patty, pickles, ketchup and mustard, then close with the top bun.

Approx. 3 minutes