Dinner for 6
Classic Cheeseburgers
Seasoned ground chuck forms six patties, cooks in a skillet, and finishes with cheddar, tomato, lettuce, onion, and pickles.
Typical price
$11.47for 4 servings
$2.87 per serving$11.47 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: natashaskitchen.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersLunchesSummer grilling
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $10.98Typical price |
| Buns and rolls$0.45 each typical | 6 | $2.70Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.78Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | a little | $0.15Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.74Typical price |
| Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.45Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $17.21 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground chuck beef
- fine sea salt (optional)
- freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 6 burger buns
- 6 slices medium cheddar cheese
- 1 large tomato
- 12 leaves green leaf lettuce
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
Steps
- Slice the tomato and red onion, and separate the lettuce leaves.
- Shape the ground chuck into six equal patties, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until they reach 160 F.
- Place one cheddar slice on each patty during the last minute and cover the skillet to melt the cheese.
- Fill the buns with the burgers, tomato, lettuce, onion, and pickle slices.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
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