# Classic Cheeseburgers

> Juicy skillet cheeseburgers with melted cheddar, tomato and lettuce on toasted buns.

Serves 4. Prep 10 min, cook 12 min. dinner; high-protein, kid-friendly. Contains: beef, dairy, gluten, wheat.

Nutrition per serving (USDA FoodData Central): 530 calories, 44 g protein, 26 g carbs, 26 g fat, 2 g fiber, 1110 mg sodium.

## 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.

recipe_id: `classic-cheeseburgers` (use with the Mise MCP tools build_shopping_list and log_calories)