Hearty American Cheeseburger with All the Fixings

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 4 pieces hamburger buns, lightly toasted
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

• 4 leaves lettuce, washed
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 cup pickles, sliced
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup mustard

Method

1. 01
   Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
2. 02
   Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and shape each into a patty. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
3. 03
   Place the patties on the preheated grill or skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side.
4. 04
   Flip the patties and place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each one. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the burgers are cooked to your desired doneness.
5. 05
   While the burgers are cooking, lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
6. 06
   Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a cooked patty with cheese, sliced tomato, onion, and pickles.
7. 07
   Spread ketchup and mustard on the top half of each bun, then place on top of the assembled burger.
8. 08
   Serve immediately, accompanied by your favorite side dishes.