Burger
Savoring Perfection
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450 g) Ground Beef
- Salt and pepper according to taste
- 4 slice Cheese (American, cheddar, or your favorite type)
- 4 Burger Buns
- 4 slice Tomato
- 4 slice Onion
- Butter or oil for grilling
Notes
Preheat the Grill or Pan:
- Preheat your grill or a stovetop pan over medium-high heat. If using a grill, oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Divide the ground meat into 4 equal portions (adjust for smaller or larger burgers if desired).
- Gently shape each portion into a patty, about the same size as your burger buns. Avoid overhandling the meat to keep it tender.
- Season both sides of each patty with salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings or spices you prefer.
- Place the patties on the grill or in the pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare to medium burgers (adjust cooking time for desired doneness).
- If you're making cheeseburgers, add a slice of cheese to each patty in the last minute of cooking, covering the grill or pan with a lid to melt the cheese.
- While the patties are cooking, split the burger buns in half and lightly toast them on the grill, in a toaster, or on the stovetop until they're golden brown.
- Wash and prepare your chosen toppings (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, etc.).
- Have your preferred condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, etc.) ready.
- Place a cooked patty on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
- Add your desired toppings and condiments on top of the patty.
- Finish by placing the top half of the toasted bun over the toppings.
- Serve the burgers immediately while they're hot and the cheese (if making cheeseburgers) is melted.
- You can wrap them in foil, parchment paper, or serve them on plates with your favorite sides.