Ingredients: – 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend) – 1/2 teaspoon salt – 1/2 teaspoon black pepper – 4 hamburger buns – 4 slices of American cheese – Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise
Instructions: 1. Preheat your grill or stovetop griddle to medium-high heat. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty about 3/4 inch thick.