Cheeseburger

This cheeseburger is elevated with a bold steak seasoning that enhances the natural flavor of the beef, creating a savory, perfectly seasoned patty. Topped with melted cheese and served on a lightly toasted bun, each bite delivers a balance of juicy, rich beef and vibrant seasoning. Simple, satisfying, and full of flavor, it’s a burger that feels both classic and elevated—a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time:	Cook Time:
10 mins	6-8 mins
Total Time:	Serves:
20 mins	4

Ingredients

For the burgers:

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 80/20 chuck for best flavor

• 1 1/2 to 2 1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 to 1½ teaspoons per pound of beef

• 1/2 cup steak seasoning, for rolling

For assembling:

• 4 slices American, cheddar, or your favorite melty cheese

• 4 burger buns, toasted

• Lettuce leaves

• Tomato slices

• Red onion slices

• Pickles

• Ketchup, mustard, mayo, or your favorite condiments

Instructions

Form the patties:

1. In a bowl, gently mix the ground beef with Worcestershire sauce until just

   combined. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into balls. Roll each patty in the steak seasoning.

Note: Why we don’t press the center of the patties. Why some cooks press a little dimple before cooking: It helps the patty cook evenly and prevents it from puffing up in the center.

• Effect on juiciness: If your goal is juicy, rare to medium-rare burgers, that dimple is optional. It’s minor, but some purists avoid it because they prefer the patty to stay fully round and thick.

Cook the burgers:

4. Heat grill or skillet to medium-high. Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side, press them, flipping once, until desired doneness. Add cheese in the last minute and cover to melt.

   
   

   Toast the buns:

5. While burgers cook, toast buns cut-side-down until golden.

   
   

   Assemble:

6. Add condiments and pickles to the bottom bun. Top with the cheesy burger patty. Layer tomato, onion, lettuce, close it up, and serve hot!