Classic American cheeseburger

Name: Classic American cheeseburger
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 600 g minced beef (80% lean, 20% fat); 4 burger buns; 4 slices cheddar; 1 tbsp butter for the buns; iceberg or romaine lettuce; 1 ripe tomato, sliced; 1 small red onion, sliced into rings; sliced gherkins; ketchup and mustard; salt, freshly ground pepper

Time: 30 min4 servingsapprox. 640 kcal / serving (estimated)approx. 36 g protein / serving

The cheeseburger is the best-known food of the United States: juicy meat with a crisp seared crust, melted cheese and a soft bun. The secret of a good burger is the right meat-to-fat ratio and not overworking or pressing the meat.

Classic American cheeseburger (illustration)

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Method

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Divide the mince into four equal parts and shape gently, with as little handling as possible, into 2 cm thick patties slightly wider than the buns, pressing a small dimple in the middle.
Season both sides generously with salt and pepper right before cooking.
Heat a heavy-bottomed frying pan (or cast-iron grill pan) over high heat until very hot and cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on the first side without pressing down.
Flip, put a slice of cheese on each, cover with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes more until the cheese melts.
Toast the buns cut side down in a little butter until golden.
Assemble: lettuce, tomato and the cheesy patty on the bottom, then onion, gherkins, ketchup and mustard; serve immediately.

A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.

Tips

Use minced beef with 20% fat: lean meat makes a dry burger.
Don't press the patty while cooking, or you squeeze out its juices.
Chill the patties before cooking so they hold their shape better.
The cheese melts best if you cover the patty with a lid while cooking.

Frequently asked questions

What temperature is a burger done at?

The safe internal temperature for minced meat is 71 °C; even for medium, that's about as far as it's worth going.

What's the difference between a hamburger and a cheeseburger?

A cheeseburger has cheese on it, and that's the only real difference.

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