Description
A classic American cheeseburger recipe featuring juicy 80/20 ground beef patties grilled to perfection with a melty slice of cheddar or American cheese, served with fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, thinly sliced onion, and a tangy homemade burger sauce on soft hamburger buns. Perfectly seasoned and grilled for a delicious crust and juicy interior, this cheeseburger is a timeless favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Burger Patties
- 1/3 to 1/2 lb 80/20 Ground Beef per patty (amount depends on number of burgers)
- Salt
- Pepper
Burger Sauce
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Ketchup
- 2 Tablespoons Sweet Pickle Relish
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
Toppings
- Medium Cheddar or American Cheese Slices
- Ripe Tomato Slices
- Iceberg or Green Leaf Lettuce
- Thinly Sliced Onion
Buns
- Hamburger Buns
Instructions
- Form Patties: Shape the ground beef into round patties approximately 1/3 to 1/2 pound each, depending on desired burger size. Handle the beef gently to avoid compacting it too tightly, as a loosely packed patty retains more juices and yields a juicier burger.
- Season Patties: Season the formed patties generously with salt and pepper just before placing them on the grill. Applying salt at this stage helps develop a crust on the exterior during cooking.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to high heat. A hot grill sears the patties quickly, creating a flavorful crust while locking in juices.
- Grill Burgers: Place the patties on the grill and cook until they reach your desired doneness based on the internal temperature guide: below 120°F for rare, 130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium, 150°F for medium-well, and 160°F or above for well-done.
- Melt Cheese: When the burgers are nearly done cooking, place a slice of cheddar or American cheese on each patty. Let it melt for 1-2 minutes on the grill.
- Prepare Burger Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, sugar, and white vinegar until well combined to create the burger sauce.
- Assemble Burgers: Toast the hamburger buns if desired. Spread the burger sauce on the buns, then layer the grilled cheeseburger patty, lettuce, tomato slices, and thinly sliced onion. Top with the other bun half and serve immediately.
Notes
- Classic All-American cheeseburger with cheddar cheese and a homemade burger sauce.
- Do not over-handle the meat to ensure juiciness.
- Salt just before grilling to promote crust formation.
- Use a grill set to high heat for the best sear on the patties.
- Adjust patty size based on appetite.
- Serve with your favorite sides like fries or coleslaw for a full meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
