American Cheeseburger is a traditional American recipe for preparing a classic burger of a meat patty topped with cheese that's served in a bun with salad. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic American version of: American Cheeseburger.
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Ingredients:
1kg freshly-minced chuck steak
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
12 slices deli-counter American cheese
6 large burger buns
ketchup
mayonnaise thousand island dressing
sliced red onion
sliced tomatoes
sliced pickles
fresh lettuce leaves
Method:
In a large bowl, mix together the minced beef, onion powder, salt and black pepper with your hands until just combined. Do not over-mix, or your patties will be tough.
Divide into six portions and shape into patties, without pressing too hard. They should be uniform in thickness. Smooth out any cracks using your fingers. Make these right before you cook them, so they stay at room temperature.
Pre-heat your barbecue, griddle pan or heavy-based frying pan to high heat and add the burger patties. If using a barbecue, cover with the lid.
Cook until the crust that forms on the bottom of the burger releases it from the pan or grate — about 2 minutes. Gently test, but don't flip it until it gets to this point. When the burgers lift up easily, flip, add two slices of cheese to each, close the lid if using a barbecue, and cook on the other side for another 2-3 minutes for medium to medium rare.
Remove the burgers with a sturdy metal spatula and transfer to a plate. Allow to rest for several minutes, then transfer to buns.
