Chees Burger

Ingredients:

• 1 pound (450g) ground beef (around 80% lean)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 slices American cheese
• 4 hamburger buns
• Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, pickles
• Optional condiments: ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise

Instructions:

1. Prepare the patties:
2. Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions.
3. Shape each portion into a patty, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.
4. Season both sides of each patty generously with salt and pepper.
5. Cook the patties:
6. Heat a grill pan, skillet, or barbecue grill over medium-high heat.
7. Place the patties onto the hot grill or pan. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on the first side, then flip.
8. Add cheese:
9. After flipping the patties, immediately place a slice of American cheese on top of each patty to melt while the second side cooks. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the desired doneness (about medium-well for safety).
10. Toast the buns:
11. While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster oven until golden brown.
12. Assemble the cheeseburgers:
13. Place a cooked patty with melted American cheese on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
14. Add optional toppings such as lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, or pickles.
15. Spread optional condiments like ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise on the top half of the buns.
16. Serve:
17. Place the top half of the bun on each cheeseburger.
18. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!