Classic Beef Burgers with All the Fixings

Ingredients

Quantities are for 4 servings.

• 1 lb Ground beef (80/20)
• 4 each Burger buns
• 4 each Cheddar cheese slices
• 4 each Lettuce leaves
• 1 each Tomato, sliced
• 1/2 each Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup Dill pickle chips
• 2 tbsp Ketchup
• 2 tbsp Yellow mustard

Instructions

1. Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 4 oz each) and gently shape into patties slightly wider than your buns — they'll shrink a bit as they cook. Press a shallow dimple into the center of each patty with your thumb so they cook up flat instead of doming. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
2. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat (or heat a grill to medium-high). Cook the patties 4-5 minutes on the first side without pressing down on them.
3. Flip and cook 3-4 minutes more, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F on an instant-read thermometer. In the last minute, top each patty with a cheese slice and cover the pan loosely with a lid or foil to help it melt.
4. While the burgers finish, lightly toast the buns, cut-side down, in a dry skillet or under the broiler for about 1 minute, until golden.
5. Build each burger on the bottom bun with ketchup and mustard, the patty and melted cheese, then lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickles. Top with the bun lid.