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USA Food Recipes: 5 Steps to Perfect Beginner Burgers


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 burgers 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A simple and delicious USA-style burger recipe for beginners.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 4 slices of cheddar cheese
  • Lettuce, tomato, onion for toppings

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, combine ground beef, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
  3. Form the mixture into 4 equal patties.
  4. Cook the patties on the grill or skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness.
  5. Add cheese slices on top of the patties during the last minute of cooking.
  6. Toast the hamburger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Assemble the burgers with your choice of toppings.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don’t overwork the meat when mixing; it can make the burgers tough.
  • Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness (160°F for medium).
  • Feel free to add your favorite condiments like ketchup or mayo.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burger
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: usa food recipes, burger recipe, beginner burger