DIRECTIONS

• 1. Sprinkle the ground beef evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
• 2. Gently form the meat into 4 balls, then lightly press into 4-inch-wide, 1-inch-thick patties.
• 3. Make a 2-inch-wide indentation in the center of each with your thumb to prevent the burgers from bulging when grilled.
• 4. The burgers can be made on a barbeque grill or on the stove in a grill pan.
• 5. Preheat the grill to high. Season the patties with salt and pepper.
• 6. Grill, undisturbed, until marked on the bottom, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn and grill until the other side is marked and the patties feel firm, 3 to 5 more minutes.
• 7. Top the beef burgers with 2 slices of cheese and cover with foil to let it melt.
• 8. Take the beef patties with cheese and serve it on the buns. Top with lettuce and tomato and the top burger bun.