Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 8 slices crispy bacon
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup pickles
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Ketchup and mustard for serving
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape into patties; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook patties for about 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- During the last minute, place cheese slices on patties to melt.
- Toast buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster.
- Assemble burgers: place lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles on bottom buns, add patties, then top with bacon and condiments.
- Cover with top buns and serve hot with fries or sides.
Notes
- Use high-quality ground beef for juicy burgers.
- For extra flavor, add grilled onions or jalapenos.
- To make ahead, prepare patties and refrigerate; cook just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Grilling, stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 620 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg