Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBernie's DinerAll American Burger Recipe

All American Burger Recipe

Inspired by Bernie's Diner
Time30m
Serves3

6 oz. MT beef, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and house-made pickles, toasted potato roll

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Burger Assembly

Method

Burger Patty Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef

    In a large mixing bowl, combine 1.5 lbs of ground MT beef with 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of black pepper. Mix gently until the seasonings are evenly distributed.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into 3 equal portions, each weighing approximately 6 oz. Shape each portion into a patty, making a slight indentation in the center to prevent puffing during cooking.

Cooking the Burger

  1. 3

    Cook the Patties

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip them and place a slice of American cheese on top of each patty. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Assembling the Burger

  1. 4

    Prep the Vegetables

    While the patties are cooking, wash and dry the lettuce. Slice the tomato and onion into thin rings.

  2. 5

    Toast the Rolls

    If desired, lightly toast the potato rolls on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

  3. 6

    Assemble the Burger

    Place a cooked patty on the bottom half of each toasted potato roll. Top with a layer of lettuce, a slice of tomato, a few rings of onion, and a generous scoop of house-made pickles. Place the top half of the roll on top to complete the burger.

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