Master this classic burger recipe and you’ll be the king (or queen) of the grill from here on out!
Classic Beef Cheeseburgers
Classic Beef Cheeseburgers
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INGREDIENTS
450 grams Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
1-1/2 teaspoons steak seasoning blend
4 hamburger buns, split
4 slices cheese (such as Cheddar, American, Swiss, etc.)
4 lettuce leaves
4 tomato slices
Toppings:
Ketchup, mustard, onion slices, pickle slices (optional)
No. Servings:
4
Cooking time:
40 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine Ground Beef and steak seasoning in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1,3 cm patties.
- Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 7 to 9 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 72°C, turning occasionally. About 2 minutes before burgers are done, place buns, cut sides down, on grid. Grill until lightly toasted. During last minute of grilling, top each burger with cheese slice.
- Cook’s Tip: To prepare on stovetop, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place patties in skillet; cook 12 to 15 minutes until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 72°C, turning occasionally.
- Line bottom of each bun with lettuce leaf; top with tomato slice, burger and toppings, as desired. Close sandwiches.
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