Cheeseburger Recipe
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Toppings
Bun
Condiments
Method
Preparing the Patties
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Use your hands to mix everything together until just combined. Avoid overworking the meat.
- 2
Form Patties
Divide the meat mixture into four equal portions and form each portion into a patty, making a slight indentation in the center to prevent puffing while cooking.
Cooking the Patties
- 3
Preheat Grill or Pan
Preheat your grill or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for about 5-10 minutes.
- 4
- 5
Add Cheese
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to melt the cheese.
Preparing the Buns
- 6
Butter Buns
Spread butter on the cut sides of each hamburger bun.
- 7
Assembling the Burger
- 8
Layer Ingredients
On the bottom half of each bun, layer the cooked patty with melted cheese, then add lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickles.
- 9
Add Condiments
Drizzle ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise on top to taste.
- 10
Complete the Burger
Place the top half of the bun over the assembled ingredients. Serve immediately.