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Homestyle Cheeseburger is everything you want in a burger; it's speedy, savory, succulent, and so, so easy! Perfectly seasoned ground beef is cooked until browned and juicy, topped with melty cheese and served on a bun! Yes, that's it! Finish the Homestyle Cheeseburger off with yummy toppings of your choosing, and away you go to great flavor! Simplicity has never been so scrumptious!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 slices cheddar cheese, optional
- 4 soft burger buns, sliced
- burger toppings, optional, to taste, such as sliced tomatoes, lettuce, and sliced red onion, for serving
- condiments, optional, to taste, of your choice, for serving
Directions
Step 1 -In a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat, add the oil until just smoking.
Step 2 -Divide the meat into 4 loose balls.
Step 3 -Add the meat balls carefully to the hot oil and immediately smash them down flat with a stiff metal spatula.
Step 4 -Generously add the salt and the pepper to the burger patties.
Step 5 -Cook the burgers undisturbed until the edges of the burgers are crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 6 -Flip the burgers and cook until they are cooked to your desired level of doneness, about 2-3 minutes for medium. Add the cheese slices to the patties about 1 minute before the burgers are done.
Step 7 -Place the burgers on the buns.
Step 8 -Serve the burgers with the toppings and the condiments of your choosing.

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