Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder or onion powder (optional)
- 4 slices cheese (cheddar, American, pepper jack, or Swiss)
- 4 burger buns
- Butter or mayo for toasting buns
- Toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles
- Sauces: ketchup, mustard, mayo, burger sauce
- Grill and tongs
- Instant read thermometer (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill so it gets properly hot.
- Form your patties, making them a little wider than your buns and pressing a small dimple in the center.
- Season both sides generously with salt and pepper just before grilling.
- Grill the patties on one side until browned, then flip.
- Add cheese during the last minute or two of cooking.
- Toast the buns with butter or mayo on the grill.
- Assemble the burgers with your favorite toppings and serve hot.
Notes
Do not smash the patties on the grill to keep them juicy. Let the burgers rest for a couple of minutes after grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg