My Favorite Cheeseburgers
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb 80/20 ground beef, double if making double-meat burger
- Kosher salt and coarse ground black pepper to taste
- 4-8 slices cheddar cheese
- melted butter
- 4 Brioche hamburger buns, split
- Toppings: Shredded iceberg lettuce, tomato slices, red onion slices, dill pickle slices, mayonnaise, mustard
Instructions
- Shape beef into desired number of uniform patties. If using two patties per burger, press to approximately ¼-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat gas or charcoal grill to 400°F. Place burgers on oiled grates and grill until desired internal temperature, turning once. Top with cheese. Brush butter on buns and grill until browned.
- Remove from grill and place on bottom half of bun. Assemble with desired toppings.