Classic American Cheeseburger
The secret to these easy burgers is using a blend of different types of ground meat to give the burgers amazing flavor, while keeping them tender. You can ask a butcher to grind them for you, or some grocery stores sell their own unique burger blends.
Tasty Team
July 20, 2022
Total Time
20 minutes
20 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
10 minutes
10 min
Total Time
20 minutes
20 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
10 minutes
10 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 12 oz 80% lean ground beef (350 g)
- 6 oz ground beef short rib (175 g)
- 6 oz ground beef brisket rib (175 g)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 4 large hamburger buns
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
For Serving
- 4 slices beefsteak tomatoes
- 4 slices red onion
- 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
- ketchup
- mayonnaise
- dijon mustard
Nutrition Info
- Calories 789
- Fat 45g
- Carbs 42g
- Fiber 26g
- Sugar 6g
- Protein 48g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, gently mix together the ground chuck, short rib, and brisket with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon ground pepper.
- Shape the meat into 4 equal patties about 4½ inches wide and 1 inch thick. Use your thumb to press an indentation into the center of each patty to prevent a bubble from forming in the center when cooking. Generously season the tops and sides of the patties with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Spread about ½ tablespoon of butter onto each cut side of the hamburger buns. Working in batches, toast the buns, buttered-side down, for about 2 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside.
- Increase the heat to medium-high. Add a thin layer of canola oil to the pan and cook the burgers for 4 minutes on one side, until nicely browned. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes on the other side. Top each burger with a slice of cheese and cover the pan with a lid. Cook until the cheese is melted and the internal temperature of the burgers reaches 135°F (57°C), another 1–2 minutes.
- Assemble the burgers: Place a burger patty on each toasted bun, then top with a slice of tomato and red onion, lettuce, ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard. Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 12 oz 80% lean ground beef (350 g)
- 6 oz ground beef short rib (175 g)
- 6 oz ground beef brisket rib (175 g)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 4 large hamburger buns
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
For Serving
- 4 slices beefsteak tomatoes
- 4 slices red onion
- 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
- ketchup
- mayonnaise
- dijon mustard
Nutrition Info
- Calories 789
- Fat 45g
- Carbs 42g
- Fiber 26g
- Sugar 6g
- Protein 48g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, gently mix together the ground chuck, short rib, and brisket with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon ground pepper.
- Shape the meat into 4 equal patties about 4½ inches wide and 1 inch thick. Use your thumb to press an indentation into the center of each patty to prevent a bubble from forming in the center when cooking. Generously season the tops and sides of the patties with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Spread about ½ tablespoon of butter onto each cut side of the hamburger buns. Working in batches, toast the buns, buttered-side down, for about 2 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside.
- Increase the heat to medium-high. Add a thin layer of canola oil to the pan and cook the burgers for 4 minutes on one side, until nicely browned. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes on the other side. Top each burger with a slice of cheese and cover the pan with a lid. Cook until the cheese is melted and the internal temperature of the burgers reaches 135°F (57°C), another 1–2 minutes.
- Assemble the burgers: Place a burger patty on each toasted bun, then top with a slice of tomato and red onion, lettuce, ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard. Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
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