Here are the recipes for the popular American dishes I mentioned:

Classic American Hamburger

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (preferably 80% lean)
• 4 hamburger buns
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tomato, sliced
• Lettuce leaves
• Cheese slices (cheddar, American, or your favorite)
• Ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Pickles (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet to medium-high heat.
2. Form the ground beef into 4 equal patties. Press a small indent in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent them from puffing up during cooking.
3. Season the patties with salt and pepper on both sides.
4. Grill or cook the patties on the skillet for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness (or adjust to your preferred level of doneness).
5. While cooking, toast the hamburger buns on the grill or skillet until lightly golden.
6. Add cheese on top of the patties during the last minute of cooking to melt it.
7. Assemble the burgers: place lettuce, the patty with melted cheese, tomato, onion, and pickles (optional) on the bottom bun. Top with ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise to taste, then add the top bun.
8. Serve immediately with fries or a side of your choice!