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Perfect Simple Cheeseburger

How to cook the most perfect, delicious, simple cheeseburger with four simple tips and tricks- takes less than 10 minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 213 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • grated cheese any kind
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Buns, fixings, and any other necessary cheeseburger supplies

Instructions

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  1. Heat up a skillet on high heat.
  2. Combine ground beef, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a medium sized bowl well with your hands.
  3. Turn out onto cutting board- cut into 6 equal sized portions (like a pie)
  4. Form patties with both hands by moving in a circular motion and both pressing down and pressing in on the sides to maintain structural integrity.
  5. Place patties in hot skillet (2 or 3 at a time) and cook for one minute.
  6. Flip, place cheese on top, turn off heat, and cover. Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
  7. Done! Serve on whole wheat buns with whatever fixings your little heart desires.

Notes

  • To freeze for later, I cut small pieces of parchment paper and place them in-between the patties and place them in a ziplock bag. When you want them, take them out a day before to thaw in the refrigerator and cook as directed in step 3.
  • The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 213kcal (11%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 51mg (2%) Potassium 204mg (6%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 213

% Daily Value*

Calories 213kcal 11%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 51mg 2%
Potassium 204mg 4%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.