Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices of American cheese
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup sliced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup pickle slices
- Ketchup and mustard to taste
- Salt and pepper to season
Instructions:
Warm up your grill or pan on the stove by setting it on medium-high heat
Shape the ground beef into 4 burger patties that are all the same size
Add salt and pepper to each patty
Put the burger patties on the grill or pan and cook them for three to four minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until they're done the way you like them
Add a slice of American cheese to top of each patty in the last minute of cooking and let it melt
Fry or grill the hamburger buns for a few seconds on each side while the burgers are cooking
Put a burger patty with melted cheese on the bottom half of each bun to make a burger
Add diced onions, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and pickle slices on top
Put the top bun on top of the other ingredients and squeeze ketchup and mustard on it
Feel free to serve your homemade classic burgers hot and enjoy!