Classic American Burger with Fried Egg Recipe
Follow this recipe to prepare a delicious Classic American Burger topped with a perfectly fried egg, bringing an extra layer of richness and flavor to the classic sandwich.
Equipment
- 1 Grill or grill pan For cooking the beef patties
- 1 Frying pan For frying the eggs
Ingredients
- 500 g Ground beef 80% lean
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper Freshly ground
- 4 Burger buns Split and toasted
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese
- 1 Tomato Sliced
- 1 Red onion Sliced
- 4 leaves Lettuce
- 4 Large eggs
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil For frying the eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to combine.
- Form the mixture into 4 equal patties.
- Grill the patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach desired doneness.
- During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.
- While the patties are cooking, heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Crack the eggs into the pan and fry until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 3-4 minutes.
- To assemble the burgers, place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each toasted bun, followed by a slice of tomato, a slice of red onion, a beef patty with melted cheese, and a fried egg. Top with the other half of the bun.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter version, turkey or chicken patties can be substituted for the beef patties.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 25000IUVitamin C: 8.3mgCalcium: 2000mgIron: 0.7mg
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