Best-Ever Burger

By lihui

3 Person

20 Minutes

0 Calories

There are about a million ways to top a hamburger, and we're sure as hell not here to tell you what goes into yours. But it's our duty to make sure that you're cooking your burgers as deliciously as possible. With a few super-simple techniques and shopping tips, you'll be a burger master in no time. This easy recipe is just for you!

Ingredients

Mayonnaise
Mustard
Ketchup
3 leaves Butter or iceberg lettuce
1 Small red onion, thinly sliced
1 Large tomato, thinly sliced
3 Hamburger buns
3 slices Cheese, such as yellow cheddar
Freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt
1 pound Ground beef

Method

01

Shape beef into 3 equally sized patties, about 3 1/2" wide. Season both sides of each patty liberally with salt and pepper. Using your finger, press a shallow indent into the center of each burger.
02

If grilling: Heat grill or grill pan to high. Grill patties until crust develops and they're no longer pink, 6 minutes per side for medium. If using cheese, top on patties 2 to 3 minutes before burger is finished cooking.
03

If cooking in skillet: Heat skillet to medium-high heat and cook patties until crust develops and they're no longer pink, 6 minutes per side for medium. If using cheese, top on patties 2 to 3 minutes before burger is finished cooking.
04

Place patties on buns and add preferred toppings before serving.

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Best-Ever Burger

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01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 3 servings
Prep Time 5 Mins
Total Time 20 Mins

02 Ingredients

Mayonnaise

Mustard

Ketchup

3 leaves Butter or iceberg lettuce

1 Small red onion, thinly sliced

1 Large tomato, thinly sliced

3 Hamburger buns

3 slices Cheese, such as yellow cheddar

Freshly ground black pepper

Kosher salt

1 pound Ground beef

03 Method

Step 1

Shape beef into 3 equally sized patties, about 3 1/2" wide. Season both sides of each patty liberally with salt and pepper. Using your finger, press a shallow indent into the center of each burger.

Step 2

If grilling: Heat grill or grill pan to high. Grill patties until crust develops and they're no longer pink, 6 minutes per side for medium. If using cheese, top on patties 2 to 3 minutes before burger is finished cooking.

Step 3

If cooking in skillet: Heat skillet to medium-high heat and cook patties until crust develops and they're no longer pink, 6 minutes per side for medium. If using cheese, top on patties 2 to 3 minutes before burger is finished cooking.

Step 4

Place patties on buns and add preferred toppings before serving.

04 Author