Ingredients and Weight:
- Ground beef (80/20): 2 pounds
- Burger buns (8): 8 ounces
- Yellow onion (1): 1/2 cup, chopped
- Pickle slices (16): 4 ounces
- American cheese slices (8): 8 ounces
- Lettuce (1 head): 8 ounces
- Tomato (2): 1 pound
- Salt and black pepper: to taste
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10 minutes (for medium-well burgers)
Difficulty Level:
2
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat a grill or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Form the ground beef into 8 patties. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Grill or griddle the patties for 5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
- While the patties are cooking, toast the burger buns.
- Assemble the burgers: place a patty on the bottom bun, top with cheese, onion, pickles, lettuce, and tomato. Add the top bun and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
(Per serving)
- Calories: 550
- Fat: 30 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Juicy and flavorful burgers
- Perfectly toasted buns
- Classic American burger toppings
- Easily customizable to personal preferences
User Comments:
- "The best burger I've ever had!"
- "The patties were cooked to perfection and the toppings were fresh and flavorful."
- "I love how customizable this burger is - I added bacon and guacamole to mine."
- "This is the perfect burger for a backyard cookout or a family gathering."
- "It's a great way to elevate a classic American dish."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To ensure even cooking, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the patties before removing them from the grill.
- Don't overwork the ground beef when forming the patties, as this will make them tough.
- If you don't have a grill or griddle, you can cook the patties in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- For a healthier burger, use leaner ground beef (90/10) and whole-wheat burger buns.
