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Classic Burger

Classic Burger

A juicy homemade burger with a crispy-crusted beef patty, melted cheese and a tangy homemade sauce, all in a soft bun toasted in butter.

Time30 min
Servings3
Calories526 kcal
LevelEasy

Ingredients

  • beef mince500 g
  • burger buns3 pcs
  • cheese (cheddar or gouda)3 slices
  • tomato1 pcs
  • iceberg lettuce60 g
  • onion0.5 pcs
  • mayonnaise30 g
  • ketchup30 g
  • salt1 to taste
  • black pepper1 to taste
  • butter30 g
  • worcestershire sauce1 tsp
  • mustard1 tsp
  • pickled cucumbers40 g

Instructions

1

Mix the ground beef with salt, black pepper and Worcestershire sauce; shape into 3 patties about 2 cm thick, pressing gently with your hands — don't overwork the meat, or the patties will turn out dense.

2

Heat a skillet over high heat and fry the patties for 3–4 minutes on one side until nicely browned, flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes; a minute before they're done, place a slice of cheese on each patty and cover with a lid so it melts.

3

Slice the buns in half and toast the cut sides in butter until golden.

4

For the sauce, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard and finely chopped pickles.

5

Spread the sauce on the bottom half of the bun, then add iceberg lettuce leaves, a tomato slice and onion rings, top with the patty and melted cheese, and cover with the top half of the bun.

6

Serve the burger immediately while hot, with fries on the side if desired.