1. Gather your ingredients:

To make a delicious hamburger, you will need ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat), hamburger buns, salt, pepper, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and any other toppings you desire. You’ll also need condiments like ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise.

2. Prepare the vegetables:

Wash the lettuce and tomatoes thoroughly. Slice the tomatoes and onions into thin rounds and separate the lettuce leaves. Set these vegetable toppings aside.

3. Season the ground beef:

In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add any other seasonings you prefer like garlic powder, onion powder, or Worcestershire sauce.

4. Form the patties:

Divide the seasoned ground beef into equal portions based on how many hamburgers you want to make. Shape each portion into a round patty that’s slightly larger than the size of your hamburger buns to allow for shrinkage during cooking.

5. Preheat the grill or pan:

For best results, use an outdoor grill or a cast-iron skillet on your stovetop. Heat it to medium-high heat.

6. Cook the patties:

Place the patties on your preheated grill or skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side before flipping them over with a spatula. Then, cook for an additional 4-5 minutes on this side or until they reach your preferred level of doneness.

7. Add cheese (optional):

If you want cheeseburgers, add a slice of cheese (such as cheddar or Swiss) on top of each patty once they are nearly done cooking. Cover with a lid for about 30 seconds to allow the cheese to melt.

8. Toast the buns:

While your burgers are cooking, place the hamburger buns cut-side-down on your grill or skillet until they are lightly toasted. This adds extra flavor and texture to your hamburger.

9. Assemble the hamburgers:

Spread a generous amount of your desired condiments like ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Add the cooked burger patty (with cheese if you added it) on top. Then, layer the lettuce, tomato, onion slices, pickles, and any other toppings you like on the patty. Finish by placing the top half of the bun on your completed hamburger.

10. Serve and enjoy:

Now that you know how to make a tasty homemade hamburger in 10 simple steps, serve them up with your favorite sides like fries or coleslaw and enjoy!