Name: Classic Homemade Beef Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 حصص
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 600 g Ground beef (20% fat); 1 tsp Table salt; 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper; 0.5 tsp Garlic powder; 4 piece Burger buns; 4 slice Cheddar cheese; 1 tbsp Butter; 4 leaf Lettuce; 1 piece Tomato; 2 tbsp Mayonnaise; 2 tbsp Ketchup

Instructions

Shaping the Patties

Divide the ground beef into 4 equal balls of approximately 150 grams each, then gently flatten them into patties about 2 cm thick, making a slight indentation with your thumb in the center of each patty to keep it flat during cooking. · 3 min
Seasoning

Season both sides of the patties with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder right before grilling to prevent moisture loss from the meat. · 1 min
Cooking the First Side

Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet or griddle over high heat, then cook the patties for 4 minutes without pressing down on them with a spatula to retain their juices. · 4 min
Flipping and Melting the Cheese

Flip the patties over and place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty, then cover the pan for 3 minutes until fully cooked through and the cheese is completely melted. · 3 min
Toasting the Buns

Spread butter onto the bun halves and toast them in the hot pan for 1 minute until golden brown and crispy around the edges. · 1 min
Assembling the Burgers

Spread mayonnaise and ketchup on the buns, then layer with lettuce leaves and tomato slices followed by the cheesy beef patties, close the burgers, and serve hot. · 2 min

Nutrition / serving

560

cal

protein g

carbs g

fat g

Chef's tips

For a juicy burger, do not overwork the ground beef, and strictly avoid pressing down on the patty while cooking in the pan so as not to lose the juices that keep it tender and flavorful.