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Cheeseburger

Juicy burgers with browned crust, toasted buns, cheddar, and classic toppings for an easy dinner.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Method
7 steg
Prep time15 min
Cook time15 min
Total time30 min
Servings4
CuisineAmerican
OriginUnited StatesSee more recipes from United States

Ingredients

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  • 800 g ground beef, around 20 percent fat
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 8 slices cheddar
  • 4 brioche or burger buns
  • 2 tbsp butter for toasting
  • 8 lettuce leaves
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • Pickles for serving
  • Ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise to taste

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  • Read through every step before you start and measure everything first.
  • This recipe is written for 4 servings and Swedish kitchen measures.
  • Taste and adjust at the end if you cook with salty stock, cheese, soy sauce, or fond.

Allergens

  • gluten
  • mjölk

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  1. 1

    Divide the meat into 4 equal portions and shape into patties. Press a shallow dent in the center of each patty.

  2. 2

    Season with salt and pepper just before cooking.

  3. 3

    Heat a griddle or frying pan until very hot and cook the burgers for 2 to 3 minutes per side.

  4. 4

    Add cheese during the last minute and let it melt.

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  1. 1

    Divide the meat into 4 equal portions and shape into patties. Press a shallow dent in the center of each patty.

  2. 2

    Season with salt and pepper just before cooking.

  3. 3

    Heat a griddle or frying pan until very hot and cook the burgers for 2 to 3 minutes per side.

  4. 4

    Add cheese during the last minute and let it melt.

  5. 5

    Toast the buns in butter, cut side down, until golden.

  6. 6

    Assemble with lettuce, burger, tomato, onion, pickles, and sauces.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately, preferably with fries or salad.

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At a glance

11 ingredients and 7 steps from prep to serving.

Pacefast weeknight pace
Kitchen loadmore steps and more attention
Serving stylemeant to land on the table for a group
Best forweeknight cooking with fewer decisions
Mealdinner
Categorymain course

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1. SourceKlassisk småsh-/griddle-metod verifierad mot Serious Eats grundprinciper.
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