Hungry Democracy
    Cheese Burger (Beef)

    cheese burger (beef)

    Impress your friends with this delicious cheese burger that is loaded with flavor and is quick and easy to make. Perfect for a weeknight meal!

    hungrydemocracy cooking time icon
    Cooking Time
    10min
    hungrydemocracy Prep time icon
    Prep Time
    10 min
    hungrydemocracy Serving icon
    Serves
    4
    Categories
    hungry democracy Dinner icon Dinner hungry democracy Lunch icon Lunch hungry democracy Main Dish icon Main Dish
    Cooking tools used
    hungry democracy BBQ grill  icon BBQ grill
    Cuisines
    hungry democracy American icon American
    Ingredients
    Main Section
    hungry democracy ground beef icon
    ground beef
    1.5 lb
    80% or 85% lean
    hungry democracy Hamburger buns icon
    Hamburger buns
    4 unit/count
    with sesame seeds
    hungry democracy kosher salt icon
    kosher salt
    1.5 tsp
    to taste
    hungry democracy black crushed pepper icon
    black crushed pepper
    0.5 tsp
    hungry democracy garlic cloves icon
    garlic cloves
    2 unit/count
    minced
    hungry democracy Milk- 2% icon
    Milk- 2%
    2.5 tbsp
    hungry democracy white bread icon
    white bread
    1 unit/count
    hungry democracy Worcestershire sauce icon
    Worcestershire sauce
    2 tsp
    optional
    hungry democracy Scallions icon
    Scallions
    1 unit/count
    optional
    hungry democracy oil icon
    oil
    4 tsp
    hungry democracy tomatoes icon
    tomatoes
    1 unit/count
    hungry democracy red onions icon
    red onions
    1 unit/count
    slices
    hungry democracy mayonnaise icon
    mayonnaise
    4 tbsp
    hungry democracy Mustard sauce icon
    Mustard sauce
    4 tbsp
    or any other preferred sauce
    hungry democracy Cheese icon
    Cheese
    4 unit/count
    slices
    Step 1
    Preheat the grill (or pan) to high heat. Add a teaspoon of oil to the pan.
    Step 2
    In a large bowl, mash the bread and milk together with a fork until it forms a chunky paste. Add the salt, pepper, garlic and Worcestershire sauce, and mix well.
    Step 3
    Add the ground beef and thinly sliced scallions and break the meat up with your hands (wear gloves). Mix everything together until evenly combined.
    Step 4
    Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form compact balls (approximately the size of a tennis ball). Flatten the balls into 3/4-inch patties about 4-1/2 inches across. Form a slight depression in the center of each patty to prevent the burgers from puffing up on the grill.
    Step 5
    Oil the grilling grates. If using a pan, wait till the pan is smoking. Place the patty at the warmest part of the pan/grill. Grill the burgers, covered, until nicely browned on the first side, 2 to 4 minutes. (2 mins - rare, 3 mins - medium rare, 4 mins - almost well done).
    Step 6
    While the patties are grilling, keep the hamburger buns on the cooler side of the grill/pan to toast it. Also, slice the onions and tomatoes into thin disks and add the onions to the grill/pan.
    Step 7
    Flip burgers and continue cooking for a few minutes more until desired doneness is reached. One minute prior to taking the patty off the grill, place a cheese slice on it and cover it. By the time the patty is done, the cheese should have melted.
    Step 8
    Preparing the burger: Take the base of the toasted hamburger bun and spread mayonnaise on it. Place a lettuce leaf on it and the tomato slice on top of that. Lift the cheese covered patty and place it on the tomato slice carefully. Top it with the grilled onions. Finally, spread some mayonnaise and mustard sauce on the inside of the top part of the bun, and place it on the patty. To keep the burger from falling apart while eating, stick a bamboo knot (tiny wooden skewer) through the center of the burger.
    Step 9
    Enjoy with a side of chips!