Description
A juicy, perfectly seared beef patty topped with melted cheese on a toasted brioche bun.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs ground chuck (80/20 ratio)
4 brioche or potato buns
4 slices American or Sharp Cheddar cheese
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1.5 tsp Kosher salt
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
4 leaves iceberg lettuce
1 large tomato, sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
4 dill pickle spears
Instructions
Step 1: Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and gently shape into patties, making them slightly wider than the buns.
Step 2: Press a small indentation into the center of each patty to prevent doming during cooking.
Step 3: Butter the buns and toast them in a hot skillet until golden; set aside.
Step 4: Season the patties generously with salt and pepper right before placing them into a hot cast-iron pan.
Step 5: Sear for 3-4 minutes per side. Add cheese during the final minute and cover to melt.
Step 6: Assemble the classic cheeseburger by placing the patty on the bottom bun, followed by lettuce, tomato, onion, and the top bun.
Notes
Always use cold beef to ensure the best texture and juiciness in your classic cheeseburger.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
