Ingredients

  • 1 lb.ground beef
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp.melted butter
  • 3slices cheese, such as American

FOR SERVING

  • 3hamburger buns
  • 1large tomato, thinly sliced
  • Iceberg lettuce
  • Minced white onion

Directions

    1. Step 1 Shape beef into 3 equal-sized patties, about 1″ wider than the bun. Season both sides of each patty liberally with salt and pepper. Press a wide, shallow indent into the center of each burger.
    2. Step 2 If grilling: Heat grill or grill pan to high. Grill patties until crust develops and they’re no longer pink, 6 minutes. Flip and immediately brush with melted butter on top of each patty. Cook 3 minutes more then add cheese. Continue cooking to desired doneness, 3 minutes more for medium.
    3. Step 3 If cooking in skillet: Heat skillet to medium-high heat and cook patties until crust develops and they’re no longer pink, 6 minutes. Flip and immediately brush with melted butter on top of each patty. Cook 3 minutes more then add cheese. Continue cooking to desired doneness, 3 minutes more for medium.
    4. Step 4 Sandwich burgers between buns with desired fixings.

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