Step 1

Preheat oven to 400F for toasting the buns.

Step 2

Cook the ground beef with a dab of butter or margarine in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Crumble the beef well as it cooks.

Step 4

Once the ground beef is fully cooked drain the grease from the pan and reduce the heat to medium.

Step 5

Add the mayo, Thousand Island dressing, salt and pepper to the pan.

Step 6

Stir well until all of the ground beef is coated in the dressing.

Step 7

Add the diced pickles and diced onions to the pan.

Step 8

Stir well again and reduce heat to low.

Step 9

Lay the hamburger buns in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Step 10

Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake until the buns are lightly toasted. 4-6 minutes.

Step 11

Add the shredded cheddar to the ground beef pan and stir just until the cheese is combined with the meat.

Step 12

Spoon the ground beef mixture on to the bottom buns.

Step 13

Sprinkle shredded lettuce on top of the meat and then cover with top bun.

Step 14

Serve and enjoy!