Classic Beef Cheeseburgers
Classic Beef Cheeseburgers
You don't have to overcomplicate things when it comes to a classic backyard grilling session. Use this recipe as a base to make the burgers of your dreams.This recipe is courtesy of Beef - It's What's For Dinner
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Servings
4
Total time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (93% lean or leaner)
- 1-1/2 teaspoon steak seasoning blend
- 4 hamburger buns, split
- 4 slices cheese (such as cheddar, american, swiss, etc.)
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 tomato
- toppings: ketchup, mustard, onion slices, pickle slices (optional)
Directions
- Combine ground beef and steak seasoning in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
- Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties.
- Place patties on grill over medium, ash-covered coals.
- Grill, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 7 to 9 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally.
- Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef.
- Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.
- About 2 minutes before burgers are done, place buns, cut sides down, on grill.
- Grill until lightly toasted.
- During last minute of grilling, top each burger with cheese slice.
- Line bottom of each bun with lettuce; top with tomato, burger and toppings, as desired.
- Close sandwiches.