Classic Cheeseburger
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A classic Cheeseburger is sometimes all you want to have for dinner! This classic Cheeseburger is made with organic grassfed beef, a homemade buns, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and your favorite condiments!
If you're looking for more burger recipes, check out my Grilled Turkey Burgers, Healthy Lamb Burgers, or my Cheeseburger Tacos!
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What's on a classic cheeseburger?
Classic cheeseburgers can include a variety of toppings. But, the classic cheeseburger should be made of ground beef, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles served on a soft bun. At least that's what I have always believed to be true! Condiments like ketchup and mustard are also a must.
I love a good burger. And this classic Cheeseburger will take you down memory lane! It has all the classic toppings such as lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickles. This simple recipe is one you can make any day of the week for an indulgent and nostalgic dinner that makes everyone happy!
A cheeseburger was always something that was a treat growing up. My mom didn't make them often as they were usually something that was grilled on the barbecue. So, living in Chicago they were really just a summer dinner menu item. But, I have since learned you do not need to make your burger on the barbecue. You most definitely can, but it's not necessary if you'd like to enjoy a burger in the winter months if you have a cast iron skillet or even a frying pan will work!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Nostalgic: This Classic Cheeseburger is nostalgic with it's simplicity. It will take you back to being a kid and just enjoying a cheeseburger with no cares.
Simple: I love making this recipe because it's so simple. You can have fresh made burgers made with organic ingredients in the time it would take you to go out and pick one up elsewhere.
Organic: I use completely organic ingredients in this recipe, making it a healthier burger!
Ingredients
Ground Beef: I use Organic Prairie Grassfed Beef.
Buns: For this recipe, I made my Brioche Buns.
Cheese: I use Organic Valley White American Cheese for a classic cheese option. You can use other varieties if you prefer.
Lettuce: For a classic burger, I like organic Romaine lettuce that's finely chopped.
Tomato: I use organic Roma tomatoes.
Red Onion: I love organic red onion as it has a mild and sweet flavor.
Pickles: I use organic dill pickles.
Condiments: I use traditional organic ketchup and mustard. You can use mayo or burger sauce if you want.
Tools Needed
Cast Iron Skillet (or a grill)
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Form burger patties into ¼-pound burgers (these should weigh 4 ounces) that are about 5-inches in diameter. Salt and pepper each side.
Step 2
In a large skillet, turn heat to medium/high. Once the skillet is hot, place burger patties in the skillet. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes per side, flip and cook again on the second side. I like to cook my burgers to medium rare, but cook to your liking. Remove from heat.
Step 3
Add the cheese slices and allow to melt (trick is to cover with a lid here).
Step 4
To assemble: Lightly toast the buns. Add lettuce, burger, tomato slice, red onion slice, and pickles. Add condiments of your choice.
FAQ's
Yes, you can replace the ground beef for ground turkey and make the recipe exactly the same!
Yes, you can grill these or use a cast iron skillet.
If you're just making two burgers, you can keep the rest of the meat raw and store in an airtight container in the fridge. Or, you could even form cook the patties as well and store the cooked patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound grassfed ground beef
- salt and pepper
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 Brioche Buns
- 8 leaves Romaine lettuce
- 4 slices tomato
- 4 large slices organic red onion
- 1 cup hamburger pickles
Instructions
- Form burger patties into ¼-pound burgers (these should weigh 4 ounces) that are about 5-inches in diameter. Salt and pepper each side.
- In a large skillet, turn heat to medium/high. Once the skillet is hot, place burger patties in the skillet. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes per side, flip and cook again on the second side. I like to cook my burgers to medium rare, but cook to your liking. Remove from heat.
- Add the cheese slices and allow to melt (trick is to cover with a lid here).
- To assemble: Lightly toast the buns. Add lettuce, burger, tomato slice, red onion slice, and pickles. Add condiments of your choice.
- Serve immediately.
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