Description
Juicy, flavorful, and stacked just right, this homemade hamburger recipe is your go-to for satisfying that classic burger craving. Perfectly seared patties, melty cheese, fresh toppings, and toasty buns come together for a crave-worthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 cheddar cheese slices
- 4 burger buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 8 pickle slices
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, gently mix the ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Form the beef mixture into 4 equal patties and press a small indent in the center of each.
- Lightly oil the grill or skillet surface.
- Cook the patties for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, adding cheese slices during the final minute.
- Toast the burger buns until golden and warm.
- Assemble the burgers with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions (if using), the patty with cheese, ketchup, and mustard.
- Serve warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Chill patties before cooking to help them hold shape.
- Don’t press down on the patties while cooking to retain juices.
- Toasted buns make a big difference in flavor and texture.
- Customize with your favorite toppings or sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg