All-American Juicy Skillet-Seared Cheeseburger with Melty Cheddar

       Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for best juiciness)
• 4 burger buns
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or butter
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• Optional: pickles

Instructions

• Preheat a heavy skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and gently shape into patties, slightly wider than the buns.
• Season both sides of each patty with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
• Add oil or butter to the hot skillet, then place the patties in the pan.
• Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, flipping once, until a crust forms and the burgers reach desired doneness.
• Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking and cover briefly to melt.
• Lightly toast the burger buns in the same skillet until golden.
• Assemble burgers by layering lettuce, tomato, onion, cheesy patty, ketchup, mustard, and pickles if using.
• Serve immediately while hot and juicy.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

Kcal: 520 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

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