Classic Cheeseburgers

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 oz cheddar cheese, sliced
• 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 2 cup romaine lettuce
• 1/4 red onion, sliced
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard

Instructions

1. Divide the beef into 4 loosely packed balls and flatten into 3/4-inch patties slightly wider than the buns. Press a dimple in each center and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties 4 minutes per side for medium (160°F).
3. Top each with cheddar during the last minute and cover so it melts.
4. Toast the buns cut-side down in the skillet for 1 minute.
5. Spread with mustard and assemble with the patties, tomato, lettuce and red onion.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

USDA FoodData Central (Foundation Foods 2026-04 and SR Legacy 2018-04): ingredient grams from FDC foodPortions, energy = protein/fat/carbohydrate × the food's specific Atwater factors (general 4/9/4 when FDC lists none), rounded per FDA 21 CFR 101.9(c).