Description
This Classic Cheeseburger Recipe features juicy, perfectly seasoned ground beef patties grilled to your preferred doneness, topped with melted cheddar or American cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices, and thinly sliced onions. Enhanced with a tangy homemade burger sauce, this burger offers a nostalgic All-American taste reminiscent of iconic fast-food favorites.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burgers
- 1/3 to 1/2 lb 80/20 Ground Beef per patty (2 patties total)
- Salt, to season
- Pepper, to season
- Medium Cheddar or American Cheese Slices (2 slices)
- Iceberg or Green Leaf Lettuce, as needed
- Ripe Tomato Slices, as needed
- Thinly Sliced Onion, as needed
- Hamburger Buns (2 buns)
For the Burger Sauce
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Ketchup
- 2 Tablespoons Sweet Pickle Relish
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
Instructions
- Form the Patties: Gently shape the ground beef into round patties weighing between 1/3 to 1/2 pound each, depending on your preferred size. Avoid overhandling the meat to ensure a looser patty, which retains more juices and results in a juicier burger.
- Season the Patties: Season the patties with salt and pepper just before placing them on the grill. This timing helps develop a flavorful crust on the burger’s exterior as the salt aids in crust formation.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill on high to ensure it’s hot enough to maximize crust formation and promote even browning of the exterior of the patties.
- Grill the Burgers: Cook the patties according to your desired level of doneness, using the following internal temperature guide: 120°F or below for rare, 130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium, 150°F for medium-well, and 160°F or above for well-done.
- Add Cheese: When the burgers are nearly done, place a slice of cheese on each patty. Let it melt for 1 to 2 minutes before removing the burgers from the grill.
- Prepare the Burger Sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, sugar, and white vinegar until well combined to make the homemade burger sauce.
- Assemble the Burgers: Toast the hamburger buns if desired, spread the burger sauce on the bun halves, then layer with lettuce, tomato slices, the cheeseburger patty, and thinly sliced onions. Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- This recipe creates an all-American classic cheeseburger, similar in style to the popular In-N-Out Double-Double.
- To achieve a juicy burger, do not overwork the ground beef when forming patties.
- Season the patties just before grilling to help develop a perfect crust.
- Use fresh, high-quality toppings for the best flavor experience.
- Adjust cooking times based on your grill and preferred doneness levels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
