Classic American Cheeseburger

Name: Classic American Cheeseburger
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 400 g Ground Beef; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black Pepper; 2 Hamburger Buns; 4 slices Cheddar Cheese; 2 Lettuce Leaves; 1 Tomato (sliced); ½ Onion (sliced into rings); 2 tbsp Ketchup; 2 tbsp Mayonnaise

Chef DefneKitchen Studio chef · October 23, 2026

A classic cheesy, juicy, and satisfying cheeseburger that offers homemade flavor in every bite.

10 minPrep

15 minCook

2Servings

750 kcalCalories

Calories are an AI estimate, for information only.

Ingredients · 10

2 servings

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For the Burger Patties

Ground Beef400 g
Salt1 tsp
Black Pepper½ tsp

For Assembly

Hamburger Buns2
Cheddar Cheese4 slices
Lettuce Leaves2
Tomatosliced1
Onionsliced into rings½

Sauces

Ketchup2 tbsp
Mayonnaise2 tbsp

Method · 4 steps

1
In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Form into 2 equal patties.
2
Cook the patties over medium heat for 4–5 minutes on each side. Add the cheese slices on top for the last 2 minutes.
3
Optionally, lightly toast the hamburger buns.
4
Place lettuce, tomato, onion, and the patties on the bottom bun. Serve with ketchup and mayonnaise.