Classic cheeseburger
Classic cheeseburger, from above
Non vegUnited States

Classic cheeseburger

A juicy smashed patty, melty cheese, pickles and a toasted bun. Fast food, slower and better.

20 minTime
32 gProtein each
mildSpice
Diner counter classic2 chapters · 1 min read

Make it your way

Grandma's wayBeef patty, American cheese, classic toppings.
The original
660kcalsame
32 gproteinsame
3 gfibresame
20minutessame

Cheeseburger.

Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table.

Ingredients

4 servings
Minced beef (beef mince, beef or buff keema)500 g, 20 percent fat
Salt1 tsp
Black pepper½ tsp
Processed cheese (american cheese)4 slices American or cheddar
Burger bun4 soft buns
Butter1 tbsp
Onion1 small, sliced thin
Tomato1, sliced
Lettuce4 leaves
Tomato ketchup (ketchup)2 tbsp
Prepared mustard1 tbsp
Mayonnaise1½ tbsp

Method

5 steps
  1. 1Divide mince into 4 loose balls. Do not overwork.
  2. 2Toast buttered buns cut side down in a hot pan.
  3. 3Heat a cast iron pan very hot. Add balls and smash flat with a spatula. Season.
  4. 4Cook 2 to 3 minutes until a crust forms, flip, add cheese and cook 1 to 2 minutes more until no pink remains in the centre.
  5. 5Build: sauce, lettuce, tomato, patty, onion, top bun.
Serve it like this

Serve on a plate or wrapped in paper with fries, pickles and extra ketchup. Eat hot, with both hands.

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Make it a meal

What goes with Classic cheeseburger: a bread or rice, a side, something to drink and something sweet.

Bread or rice Burger buns150 min
Bread or rice Jeera rice30 min
On the side Coleslaw15 min
On the side Green bean casserole50 min
A little snack Air fryer French fries45 min
A little snack Onion rings30 min
To drink Vanilla milkshake4 min
Something sweet Chocolate peanut butter cups45 min
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