American Burger

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Time: 45 min | Difficulty: Easy

The American Burger is a world-famous fast food dish that has its origins in the United States and is definitely one of the absolute classics.

The American burger is often the centerpiece of fast food menus and is frequently served with French fries and a drink.

Despite its simplicity, the American burger has a rich history and culture, with regional variations and interpretations that vary from coast to coast. Some restaurants and chefs have taken the American burger to new heights by creating gourmet versions with high-quality ingredients and innovative flavor combinations.

Preparation: 20 min | Cooking: 25 min

The American Burger is quite hearty thanks to the bacon, but it tastes absolutely delicious – Prime Recipes

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Ingredients

For 2 servings

Nutritional values ​​per serving

approx. 996 kcal | 48.0 g carbohydrates | 70.4 g fat | 42.1 g protein

American Burger

For the burger

• 2 burger buns

• 200 g ground beef (100 g each)

• 6 slices of bacon

• 2 slices of cheddar / processed cheese

• 1 red onion

• 1 tomato

• 2 servings of mayonnaise

• 2 servings of barbecue sauce

• 4 leaves of Lollo Bianco lettuce

• 20 g butter

• Salt & pepper

• Oil for frying

Preparation in 8 steps

1. Prepare the vegetables

Peel the onion and cut into approximately 0.5 cm thick rings. Cut the tomato into approximately 0.5 cm thick slices. Wash the lettuce leaves (e.g., Lollo Bianco) thoroughly and shake dry.

2. Form and chill the patties

Divide the ground beef into two equal-sized balls and flatten them into patties using a burger press or a sturdy spatula. Then cover and refrigerate to retain their shape.

3. Prepare the grill or pan

Preheat the stovetop with a pan and a little oil, or preheat a gas grill with a reversible plate to direct high heat.

4. Fry the onions

Add a little oil to the hot pan and fry the onion rings for 2-3 minutes until nicely browned. Then set aside.

5. Prepare the bacon

Fry the bacon on the grill or in a pan with the lid closed for about 4 minutes until crispy. Set aside.

6. Fry the patties and top with cheese

Fry the chilled patties on both sides in a pan or on the grill with a little oil. Just before the end of the cooking time, place two slices of cheddar cheese on each patty. Then let it rest in the indirect grill zone or under a burger cover for about 2 minutes until the cheese melts.

7. Toast the buns

Cut the burger buns in half, brush the cut sides with butter, and toast on the grill or in a pan for about 30 seconds until golden brown.

8. Assemble the burgers

Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of the bun. Then top with lettuce, tomato slices, patty with cheese, crispy bacon, and fried onions. Brush the top half of the bun with barbecue sauce to finish the burger.

💡 Save calories –

Total savings potential: 👉 Up to 200–300 kcal per serving if you:

• Reduce the bacon to 2 slices per burger (instead of 6 total)

• Halve the mayonnaise or replace it with low-fat yogurt or light mayo

• Use barbecue sauce sparingly (e.g., 1 teaspoon each instead of 2 servings)

• Omit the butter or use only a very thin layer for toasting buns

• Use only 1 teaspoon of oil per pan when frying or use oil spray

👉 This way, the burger stays hearty and full of flavor, while significantly reducing fat and calories.