The classic American cheeseburger: juicy beef patties with melted cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on toasted buns.
About this American recipe
The cheeseburger became a diner staple in the United States in the 1920s and 1930s. A beef mince with around 20% fat gives the juiciest patties.
Ingredients you will need
The main ingredients are beef mince (20% fat), salt, black pepper, american or cheddar cheese, brioche or potato buns, butter. Exact quantities are in the recipe card below.
How long it takes
Allow 25 min in total: 15 min of preparation, 10 min of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
Classic Cheeseburger
The classic American cheeseburger: juicy beef patties with melted cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on toasted buns.
Ingredients
Method
- Divide the beef into 4 and shape into patties slightly wider than the buns. Press a shallow dimple in the centre of each. Keep cold.
- Butter the cut sides of the buns and toast in a hot pan until golden.
- Heat a heavy skillet or grill until very hot.
- Season the patties generously just before cooking and cook for 3 minutes.
- Flip, add the cheese and cook for 2–3 minutes more, until the centre reaches 71°C (160°F).
- Build the burgers with sauces, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles.
Notes
Season only the outside, just before cooking. Mixing salt into the meat makes the patty dense.
