Description
Savor the ultimate comfort food with this easy hamburger recipe! Juicy, perfectly grilled patties made from high-quality ground beef are nestled between soft, toasted buns and topped with fresh veggies and your favorite condiments. Perfect for weekend gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, these flavorful burgers are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 ratio)
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles (to taste)
- Optional: 4 slices cheese (American or cheddar)
- Optional sauces: ketchup and mustard (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Patties: In a bowl, mix ground beef with salt and pepper. Divide into four equal portions (about 4 oz each) and form into patties.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high (375°F). Alternatively, use a stovetop skillet.
- Grill the Patties: Cook patties for about 4 minutes on one side without pressing down; flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add Cheese: If desired, place a slice of cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking.
- Toast the Buns: Place cut-side down on the grill for about 1 minute until golden brown.
- Assemble Your Burgers: Layer lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles on the bottom bun, add the patty, top with condiments, and finish with the top bun.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hamburger (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg