Whip up the perfect cheeseburger with our easy-to-follow recipe. We'll show you how to cook a juicy minced beef burger with melted cheddar, using simple steps and fresh ingredients for a truly delicious meal you'll want to make again and again.
The perfect cheeseburger is a thing of beauty: a juicy patty, melted cheese, crisp lettuce, and a fresh tomato slice, all nestled in a soft bun. While many recipes overcomplicate things, this simple approach focuses on fresh, high-quality ingredients to create a truly delicious burger that's perfect for a weekend barbecue or a quick weeknight meal.
Ready to make a burger that looks as good as it tastes? Let's get cooking!
1 kg of minced beef (a good fatty cut is best)
4 brioche or sesame seed buns
4 slices of cheddar or mild red Leicester cheese
1 ripe tomato, sliced
4 lettuce leaves (iceberg or romaine)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: thinly sliced red onion, gherkins, ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise
Tip: Why not trying barbequing the burgers for a more intense flavour?
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