Easy Classic Beef Burger
A juicy beef patty, melted cheese, soft bun — the diner classic done right. Resist pressing the patties while they cook; it squeezes out the juices that make a burger juicy in the first place.
Ingredients
Instructions
Divide the ground beef into four portions and shape into patties without overworking the meat, then season generously on both sides.
Toast the burger buns lightly, cut-side down, in a dry pan or under the grill until just golden.
Grill or pan-fry the patties for 3-4 minutes per side without pressing down, adding a slice of cheese in the last minute to melt.
Rest the patties briefly, then build the burgers on the toasted buns with your favourite toppings.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement. Some ingredients in this recipe couldn't be matched to a reference value, so treat this as a rough estimate.