SafePlates

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85% lean)
• 4 gluten-free hamburger buns
• 4 slices of cheddar cheese
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) ketchup
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) mustard
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and form each into a patty about 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick. Season both sides of each patty with salt and pepper.
3. Brush the grill or skillet with olive oil. Place the patties on the grill or skillet, and cook for about 4 minutes on each side for medium doneness.
4. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheese on each patty and cover the grill or skillet to allow the cheese to melt.
5. While the patties cook, toast the gluten-free buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster.
6. To assemble the burgers, spread ketchup and mustard on the buns. On each bun bottom, place a lettuce leaf, followed by a slice of tomato, a slice of onion, and a cheese-topped patty. Cover with the bun tops.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade gluten-free classic burger.