Recipe and source notes

Classic Hamburgers

6 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 1/2 cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
  • 1/2 cup Tomato,Fresh,Seeded,Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Green Pepper, Seeded,Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Onion, Chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt Or Kosher Salt
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Make it step by step

  1. Combine the beef, cheese, tomato, green pepper, onion, salt, and pepper to taste, blending well. Shape into patties, pressing gently to make the meat and vegetables cling together.
  2. Grease the grill well. Place the patties on the grill, 3 to 4 inches above the hot coals, and grill until well browned, turning as needed to cook evenly. Cook until done as desired, rare in about 12 minutes, medium in about 15, and well done in 18 to 20 minutes.

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Recipe source

Adapted from Foodista by Carrie Barr, under CC BY 3.0. Formatting adapted; listed quantities and instructions are retained from the source.

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