Classic Hamburger

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 4 hamburger buns
• Lettuce leaves
• Tomato slices
• Onion slices
• Cheddar cheese slices (optional)
• Ketchup
• Mustard

Steps

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Form the ground beef into 4 equal patties.
3. Season both sides of the patties with salt and pepper.
4. Place the patties on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness.
5. If using cheese, place a slice on each patty in the last minute of cooking to melt.
6. Toast the hamburger buns on the grill for about 1 minute.
7. Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on the bottom half of each bun.
8. Top with lettuce, tomato, onion, and any condiments.
9. Cover with the top half of the bun and serve.