All-American Cheeseburger Recipe

Name: All-American Cheeseburger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds freshly ground chuck, (at least 80% lean, a.k.a. 80/20); 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 12 slices deli-counter American cheese; 6 large burger buns, preferably homemade, toasted if desired; ketchup; mayonnaise; thousand island dressing; sliced red onion; sliced tomatoes; sliced pickles; fresh lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

2 pounds freshly ground chuck, (at least 80% lean, a.k.a. 80/20)
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 slices deli-counter American cheese
6 large burger buns, preferably homemade, toasted if desired
ketchup
mayonnaise
thousand island dressing
sliced red onion
sliced tomatoes
sliced pickles
fresh lettuce leaves

1
In a large bowl, mix ground beef, onion powder, salt and pepper until just combined.
2
Do not overmix, or your patties will be tough.
3
Divide into six portions and form patties, without pressing too hard.
4
They should be uniform in thickness.
5
Smooth out any cracks using your fingers.
6
Make these right before you grill them, so they stay at room temperature.
7
Preheat your grill, grill pan or cast-iron skillet to high heat and add burger patties.
8
If using a grill, cover with the lid.
9
Cook until the crust that forms on the bottom of the burger releases it from the pan or grate about 2 minutes.
10
Gently test, but don't flip it until it gets to this point.
11
When burgers lift up easily, flip, add two slices of cheese to each, close lid if using a grill, and cook on the other side for another 2-3 minutes for medium to medium rare.
12
Remove burgers with a sturdy metal spatula and transfer to a plate.
13
Allow to rest for several minutes, then transfer to buns.
14
Garnish as desired and serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds freshly ground chuck, (at least 80% lean, a.k.a. 80/20), 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, All-American Cheeseburger falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

All-American Cheeseburger

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