Perfect Cheeseburger Recipe

Name: Perfect Cheeseburger Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (15 to 20 percent fat content); Vegetable oil, for oiling the grill; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 8 slices American, cheddar, or Swiss cheese (about 6 ounces); 4 (4-inch) hamburger buns, split; Iceberg lettuce; Sliced tomato; Sliced pickles; Ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard

Servings: persons

1
Divide the meat into 4 equal portions.
2
Shape each portion into an even 1/2-inch-thick patty that is about 1 inch wider in diameter than the hamburger buns.
3
Using your thumb, make a shallow 1-1/2-inch wide indentation in the center of each patty.
4
Transfer the patties to a plate and refrigerate while you prepare the grill.
5
Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to 600 degrees F to 800 degrees F. When the grill is ready, use tongs to rub the grate with several layers of paper towels dipped in vegetable oil.
6
Season the hamburger patties generously on both sides so that you can see a thin layer of salt and pepper.
7
Place the patties on the grill indentation-side up, cover the grill, and cook the patties undisturbed ( press down on them) until grill marks appear on the bottom, about 3 to 4 minutes.
8
Using a spatula, flip and cook for about 2 minutes more.
9
Place 2 slices of cheese on each patty, cover the grill, and continue cooking until the patties are just slightly pink in the center for medium, about 2 to 3 minutes more.
10
Remove to a clean plate and let rest in a warm place or tent loosely with foil.
11
While the patties are resting, place the bun halves cut-side down on the grill and toast until golden brown, about 1 minute.
12
Remove the buns to a clean serving plate, place a patty on each bun bottom, garnish as desired, and cover with a bun top.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (15 to 20 percent fat content), Vegetable oil, for oiling the grill, Kosher salt, Freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Perfect Cheeseburger Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!