Description
A simple and delicious diner-style burger recipe that is perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices of cheese
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Ketchup
- Mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Shape the mixture into four equal patties.
- Cook the patties on the grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.
- Add a slice of cheese on top of each patty during the last minute of cooking.
- Toast the hamburger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on each bun and adding lettuce, tomato, ketchup, and mustard.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your meal.
Notes
- Do not overmix the beef to keep the patties tender.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness if you are unsure.
- Feel free to add your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: diner recipes, easy burger recipe, beginner burger