Ingredients

  • 1/4 pound ground beef (animal style: mix in tbsp mustard)
  • 1 fresh hamburger bun
  • Dash salt
  • 1 tablespoon Kraft Thousand Island dressing
  • Large tomato slice (or 2 small slices)
  • Large lettuce leaf
  • 2 slices American cheese (Singles)
  • -or- 1 slice real American cheese
  • 1 whole onion slice (sliced thin)

Method

  • Preheat a frying pan over medium heat.
  • Lightly toast the hamburger bun, face down in the pan.
  • Set aside.
  • Form each half into a thin patty slightly larger than the bun.
  • Lightly salt patty and cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side.
  • Flip it over and immediately place slice of cheese on. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Assemble the burger in the following stacking order from the bottom up:
  • bottom bun / dressing/ tomato/ lettuce/ beef patty with cheese/
  • onion slice or grilled onions/ top bun.
  • Makes one hamburger.