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Cheeseburger
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Juicy burgers with browned crust, toasted buns, cheddar, and classic toppings for an easy dinner.
Ingredients
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- 800 g ground beef, around 20 percent fat
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 8 slices cheddar
- 4 brioche or burger buns
- 2 tbsp butter for toasting
- 8 lettuce leaves
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- Pickles for serving
- Ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise to taste
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- Read through every step before you start and measure everything first.
- This recipe is written for 4 servings and Swedish kitchen measures.
- Taste and adjust at the end if you cook with salty stock, cheese, soy sauce, or fond.
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Method
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- 1
Divide the meat into 4 equal portions and shape into patties. Press a shallow dent in the center of each patty.
- 2
Season with salt and pepper just before cooking.
- 3
Heat a griddle or frying pan until very hot and cook the burgers for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- 4
Add cheese during the last minute and let it melt.
- 5
Toast the buns in butter, cut side down, until golden.
- 6
Assemble with lettuce, burger, tomato, onion, pickles, and sauces.
- 7
Serve immediately, preferably with fries or salad.
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Recipe source: Klassisk småsh-/griddle-metod verifierad mot Serious Eats grundprinciper. Original link
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