Cheeseburger Recipe

Inspired by Bev's

Time30m

Serves2

Juicy beef patty topped with cheese, lettuce, and tomato.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Beef Patty
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
2
Shape the Patty
Divide the meat mixture into two equal portions and shape them into patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent it from puffing up while cooking.

3
Preheat the Grill or Pan
Heat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. If using a skillet, add a little oil to prevent sticking.
4
Cook the Patty
Place the patties on the grill or skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on one side until browned. Flip the patties and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side.
5
Add Cheese
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty. Cover with a lid or a piece of foil to help melt the cheese.

6
Prepare the Vegetables
While the patties are cooking, wash the lettuce leaves and slice the tomato into rounds.
7
Assemble the Burger
Once the patties are cooked and cheese is melted, toast the burger buns if desired. On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cheeseburger patty, then a slice of tomato. Top with the other half of the bun.