Classic Juicy Cheeseburger
Classic Juicy Cheeseburger
Ingredients
For the Patties
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 chuck
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
For Assembly
- 4 hamburger buns, brioche or potato buns recommended
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cheddar cheese slices, sharp or mild
For the Toppings
- 4 green leaf lettuce, leaves
- 1 beefsteak tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
- 1 tablespoon ketchup, as needed
- 1 tablespoon mustard, as needed
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, gently combine the ground beef, kosher salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough patties. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form into 3/4-inch thick patties. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb; this prevents them from bulging in the middle during cooking.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) or a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Ensure the cooking surface is hot before adding the buns or patties.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 400
- 3
Brush the cut sides of the hamburger buns with the melted butter. Place the buns cut-side down on the preheated grill or skillet and toast for 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove the toasted buns and set them aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Place the prepared patties on the hot grill or skillet. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness, or adjust cooking time to your preferred level of doneness. For medium-rare, the internal temperature should reach 130-135°F.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty. If using a grill, close the lid. If using a skillet, cover it with a lid or a metal bowl to help the cheese melt quickly and evenly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Transfer the cooked, cheese-topped patties to the toasted hamburger buns. Layer with green leaf lettuce, tomato slices, thinly sliced red onion, and dill pickle slices. Add ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise as desired. Serve your classic juicy cheeseburgers immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Classic Juicy Cheeseburger
Ingredients
For the Patties
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 chuck
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
For Assembly
- 4 hamburger buns, brioche or potato buns recommended
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cheddar cheese slices, sharp or mild
For the Toppings
- 4 green leaf lettuce, leaves
- 1 beefsteak tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
- 1 tablespoon ketchup, as needed
- 1 tablespoon mustard, as needed
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, gently combine the ground beef, kosher salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough patties. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form into 3/4-inch thick patties. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb; this prevents them from bulging in the middle during cooking.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) or a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Ensure the cooking surface is hot before adding the buns or patties.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 400 - 3
Brush the cut sides of the hamburger buns with the melted butter. Place the buns cut-side down on the preheated grill or skillet and toast for 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove the toasted buns and set them aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Place the prepared patties on the hot grill or skillet. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness, or adjust cooking time to your preferred level of doneness. For medium-rare, the internal temperature should reach 130-135°F.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty. If using a grill, close the lid. If using a skillet, cover it with a lid or a metal bowl to help the cheese melt quickly and evenly.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Transfer the cooked, cheese-topped patties to the toasted hamburger buns. Layer with green leaf lettuce, tomato slices, thinly sliced red onion, and dill pickle slices. Add ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise as desired. Serve your classic juicy cheeseburgers immediately.
⏱️ 3 min