Classic cheeseburger

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbGround beef, 80/20
• 4Burger buns
• 4 slicesCheddar
• 1/2Yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 4 leavesLettuce
• 1Tomato, sliced
• 8 slicesPickles
• Ketchup and mustard
• 1 tbspOil
• Salt and pepper

Method

1. 1

   Gently form the beef into 4 patties slightly wider than the buns, with a dimple in the center. Season generously with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a skillet or grill over high and sear the patties without pressing, about 3 minutes, then flip.

3. 3

   Lay a slice of cheese on each patty and cook until melted and the second side is done, 2 minutes more.

4. 4

   Toast the buns cut-side down until golden.

5. 5

   Stack each patty on a bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and condiments.