Ultimate Burger Recipe

Ingredients

Burger Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground chuck beef (80/20)
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1/2 finely minced onion (optional)

Classic Cheeseburger Toppings:

• 8 hamburger buns
• 8 slices American Cheese (Deluxe)
• 1 large tomato (sliced into 8 rings)
• 1/4 iceberg lettuce
• 1/2 onion (sliced)
• 4 Tbsp ketchup
• 4 Tbsp mayo

Instructions

How to Make the Perfect Burgers:

1. Preheat the grill to high heat. Clean and lightly baste the grill grates with oil. 
2. Form beef mixture into 8 (5-inch) flat patties.
3. Place patties on the preheated grill and immediately turn the heat down to medium. Cook for 4 minutes on each side. Remove and quickly top with cheese.
4. Prepare all the toppings and assemble buns in the order given; 1/2 tbsp mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, beef patty, and 1/2 tbsp ketchup on the top. Serve!