Classic Cheeseburger
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
446 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Classic Cheeseburger
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This classic cheeseburger is made with freshly ground chuck, salt, and pepper, and little else. Sometimes, the classics really are the best. Simple to make--no messing around with trendy ingredients or techniques--it'll knock your socks off.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chuck roast (ask your butcher to grind it for hamburger)
- Healthy pinch kosher salt
- freshly cracked black pepper
- 6 slices sharp cheddar cheese*
- 6 hamburger buns
- condiments of your choice
- Pickles homemade or store-bought
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
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Instructions
- Shape the ground chuck into 6 patties, each about 1/2-inch thick. Be careful not to pack the meat too tightly or you'll end up with dry burgers. Sprinkle a healthy pinch of salt over each burger. Crack some pepper over the top as well.
- Prepare a grill or place a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.
- Place the burger over the heat, seasoned side down. Toss some salt and pepper over the now top of the burgers and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the burgers and cook for 2 minutes more. Flip the burgers again and grill for 1 minute more. Flip the burgers again, place a slice of cheese on each burger, and cook for 1 minute more. The burgers will be medium-rare. If you prefer your burgers cooked medium to well-done, transfer them to a cooler part of the grill or reduce the heat under the pan to medium-low and leave the burgers on the heat a little longer.
- Transfer the burgers to a warm plate but do not cover them. Place the hamburger buns, cut side down, on the heat and warm until the desired toastiness.
- Assemble the burgers and buns on a clean plate, using any condiments you like. You're now ready to bite into the tastiest, juiciest burger ever.
Notes
- What kind of cheese goes on a burger is quite the personal matter. We understand that. You needn’t feel compelled to use Cheddar just because this recipe calls for it. Any cheese that turns melty, stringy, or gooey when heated will do just swell. Although actually, you needn’t use any cheese at all, seeing as a bare burger can be a thing of beauty, too. Hey, maybe that’s how the little ditty about how the cheese stands alone came to be? Someone scraped it off their cheeseburger and then felt sorry for it!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1burger
Calories
446kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
106mg
(35%)
Sodium
536mg
(22%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burger | |
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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