Name: The _BA_ Burger Deluxe
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck (20% fat); 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 slices American cheese; 4 potato rolls (such as Martin's or Oroweat)

The BA Burger DeluxePhoto by Romulo Yanes

Five ingredients and five steps will get you to burger heaven.

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