🍔 Classic American Hamburger
Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
👩🍳 Serves: 4 people
🛒 Ingredients
For the Patties
- 500 g ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped or grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 egg (optional, helps bind the mixture)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, for flavor)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For Assembly
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices cheddar or American cheese (optional)
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Onion rings (raw or caramelized)
- Pickles (optional)
- Ketchup, mustard, or mayo (to taste)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the Patties:
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In a bowl, mix ground beef with onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt,
and pepper.
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Shape into 4 equal patties (slightly larger than the buns, as
they shrink when cooking).
- Cook the Patties:
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Heat a grill or pan over medium-high heat.
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Cook patties for 3-4 minutes on each side (medium), or longer if you prefer well-done.
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Place cheese slices on top in the last minute to melt.
- Toast the Buns:
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Lightly toast hamburger buns on the grill or pan for extra flavor.
- Assemble the Burgers:
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Spread sauces (ketchup, mustard, mayo) on buns. Layer lettuce, tomato, onions,
patty with melted cheese, and pickles.
- Serve:
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Top with the other half of the bun. Serve hot with fries and a cold drink!
