Ingredients

• Ground beef - 1 pound
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - ½ teaspoon
• Cheddar cheese - 4 slices
• Hamburger buns - 4
• Lettuce - 4 leaves
• Tomato - 1, sliced
• Red onion - ½, sliced
• Ketchup - 4 tablespoons
• Mustard - 4 teaspoons
• Butter - 2 tablespoons

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.

2. 2.

   In a bowl, season the ground beef with salt and black pepper, and divide into 4 equal portions.

3. 3.

   Shape each portion into a patty about 3/4 inch thick.

4. 4.

   Grill the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or longer to desired doneness.

5. 5.

   Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking and allow it to melt.

6. 6.

   Butter the buns lightly and toast on the grill until golden brown.

7. 7.

   Assemble the burgers by placing lettuce, tomato, onion, and the cooked patty on the bottom half of each bun.

8. 8.

   Top each patty with ketchup and mustard, then cover with the top half of the bun.

9. 9.

   Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutritional Facts