Cheeseburger

Ingredients

• 2 pounds freshly ground chuck, (at least 80% lean, a.k.a. 80/20)
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 12 slices deli-counter American cheese
• 6 large burger buns, preferably homemade, toasted if desired

To garnish

• ketchup
• mayonnaise
• thousand island dressing
• sliced red onion
• sliced tomatoes
• sliced pickles
• fresh lettuce leaves