Beef Burgers

Name: Beef Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 4 buns burger buns; 4 lettuce leaves; 4 tomato slices; 2 American cheese slices; 2 tbsp dill pickle slices; 2 tbsp ketchup

Juicy, classic beef burgers perfect for grilling or stovetop cooking with all your favorite toppings.

22 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

AmericanLunchStovetopStandard

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 buns burger buns
4 lettuce leaves
4 tomato slices
2 American cheese slices
2 tbsp dill pickle slices
2 tbsp ketchup

Instructions

1

Gently form 1 lb ground beef (80/20) into patties about 3/4-inch thick. Make a small indent in the center with your thumb.
2

Season both sides of each patty generously with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3

Heat a skillet or grill to medium-high heat.
4

Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side until a meat thermometer reads 160°F (71°C) for medium.
5

Top each patty with 2 American cheese slices in the last minute of cooking and cover to melt.
6

Toast 4 buns burger buns lightly if desired.
7

Assemble burgers by placing patties on buns with 4 lettuce leaves, 4 tomato slices, 2 tbsp dill pickle slices, and 2 tbsp ketchup.
8

Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Beef Burgers dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 American cheese slices. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Beef Burgers gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 4 buns burger buns. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Beef Burgers keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Beef Burgers?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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