The BEST Old Fashioned Burger
A nostalgic and flavorful journey to crafting the ultimate old fashioned burger, filled with tips and heartwarming stories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices of cheese (optional)
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Onion slices
- Pickles
- Condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise)
Instructions
- Prepare the Patties
- Form the beef by mixing with salt and pepper.
- Shape mixture into four equal patties.
- Create a slight indentation in the center of each patty.
- Heat the cooking surface on the grill or skillet.
- Oil the skillet if needed.
- Cook the burgers for about 3-4 minutes on the first side.
- Flip the patties and add cheese if desired; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Warm the buns on the grill or skillet cut-side down.
- Layer the burger by adding toppings on the bottom bun.
- Cap it off with the top bun.
Notes
Experiment with different toppings and condiments to create your own unique burger.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: burger, old fashioned, grilling, comfort food, American cuisine