Jul 14 2026
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Burger Recipe

Inspired by Blue Dog Tavern
Time30m
Serves2

Juicy beef patty with lettuce and tomato

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Burger Assembly

Method

Prepare the Patty

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well incorporated, but do not overwork the meat.

  2. 2

    Form Patties

    Divide the meat mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.

Cook the Patty

  1. 3

    Preheat Grill or Skillet

    Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.

  2. 4

    Cook Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C) for medium doneness.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 5

    Prepare Vegetables

    While the patties are cooking, wash the lettuce leaves and slice the tomato into thick slices.

  2. 6

    Assemble

    Once the patties are cooked, place each patty on the bottom half of a burger bun. Top each patty with a lettuce leaf and a slice of tomato. Add ketchup and mustard to taste, then place the top half of the bun on each burger.

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