Jul 14 2026
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Basic Burger Recipe

Inspired by 406 Kitchen & Taproom
Time30m
Serves1

Choice of cheese, bacon and garlic aioli. Just your basic burger!

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Burger Assembly

Method

Patty Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix and Form Patties

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, then form into a patty about 3/4 inch thick.

  2. 2

    Cook the Patty

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patty for 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).

Toppings Preparation

  1. 3

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

  2. 4

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash the lettuce leaf, slice the tomato, and cut the onion into rings.

  3. 5

    Melt the Cheese

    In the last minute of cooking the burger patty, place the cheese slice on top and cover with a lid to melt.

Burger Assembly

  1. 6

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of the burger bun, spread the garlic aioli, then layer with lettuce, the cooked burger patty with melted cheese, bacon, tomato slice, and onion rings. Top with the other half of the bun.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately with your choice of sides.

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