Classic American Cheeseburger


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This classic American cheeseburger recipe is a great way to celebrate Independence Day. Its the perfect thing to add to your July 4th party

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 4 slices tomato
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Warm up the grill over medium-high heat

Shape the ground beef into 4 burger patties that are all the same size

On both sides of each patty, sprinkle salt and pepper

For medium-rare, grill the patties for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side

You can cook them longer if you want them more done

Put a slice of cheese on each patty and let it melt in the last minute of grilling

While the patties are cooking, toast the buns until they are just barely golden on the grill

In a small bowl, mix the ketchup and mayonnaise to make the burger sauce

Spread the sauce on the bottom half of each bun before putting the burgers together

On top of the sauce, put a lettuce leaf and a tomato slice

Cover the vegetables with the cooked patty and melt the cheese on top of it

Place the top half of the bun on top of the patty and then sprinkle chopped onions on top of that

Warm it up and serve with your favorite sides


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