Brown's Classic Beef Burgers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

Juicy, flavorful burgers made with a blend of ground beef and fresh herbs, served on toasted brioche buns with melted cheese. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef, onion, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/4 cup onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 4 burger buns
• 4 leaves lettuce
• 2 slices tomato

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Gently mix until just combined (do not overmix).
2. Step 2: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties (about 1 inch thick). Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent bulging during cooking.
3. Step 3: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Place patties on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness (internal temperature 160°F). During the last minute of cooking, place 1 slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to melt.
4. Step 4: Toast the burger buns lightly on the grill. Assemble burgers with lettuce, tomato slices, and the cheese-topped patties.