All American Burgers

Savor the timeless flavors of classic All American Burgers with this easy-to-follow recipe, perfect for your next backyard cookout or casual dinner. Featuring juicy, perfectly seasoned ground beef patties made with an 80/20 blend for optimal flavor, these burgers are grilled or skillet-cooked to perfection and topped with melty cheddar cheese. Butter-toasted buns provide a golden, crisp base for layers of fresh lettuce, sliced tomatoes, red onion, and tangy pickles, all brought together with a creamy homemade burger sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe combines iconic ingredients and simple techniques to deliver restaurant-quality results at home. Whether you're serving them alongside crispy fries or a refreshing coleslaw, these All American Burgers are guaranteed to be the star of any meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 4 Cheddar cheese slices
• 4 Hamburger buns
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 4 Lettuce leaves
• 1 Tomato, sliced
• 0.5 Red onion, thinly sliced
• 8 Pickle slices
• 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp Ketchup
• 1 tsp Mustard

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overwork the meat.

Step 2

Divide the beef mixture into four equal portions and form each into a patty about 3/4-inch thick. Use your thumb to create a shallow dimple in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up while cooking.

Step 3

Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. If grilling, lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.

Step 4

Place the burger patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side, then flip the patties.

Step 5

Add a slice of cheddar cheese to each patty immediately after flipping to allow it to melt as the burger finishes cooking. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the second side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F for medium doneness.

Step 6

While the burgers are cooking, butter the hamburger buns and toast them on the grill or in a skillet until golden brown.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard to create the burger sauce.

Step 8

Assemble the burgers: Spread the burger sauce on the bottom bun, then layer with a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, a cooked patty with melted cheese, slices of red onion, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.

Step 9

Serve immediately with your favorite sides like fries, coleslaw, or a crisp dill pickle.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1306.1 grams (1306.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3030

Total Fat 236.20g	303%
Saturated Fat 101.00g	505%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.80g
Cholesterol 677mg	226%
Sodium 5388mg	234%
Total Carbohydrate 83.10g	30%
Dietary Fiber 59.50g	213%
Total Sugars 9.40g
Protein 201.00g	402%

Vitamin D 47IU	233%
Calcium 1092mg	84%
Iron 20mg	113%
Potassium 2038mg	43%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.2%

Protein: 24.6%

Carbs: 10.2%