Big Ben recipe served on a plate, by B&O American Brasserie
Jul 14 2026

Big Ben Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Make Big Ben Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Burger Assembly

Method

Prepare Burger Patty

1

Mix Ingredients

In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

2

Form Patties

Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into burger patties, approximately ¾ inch thick.

Cook Burger Patty

3

Preheat Grill or Pan

Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.

4

Cook Patties

Place the formed patties on the grill or skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip the patties.

5

Add Cheese

Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked to your desired doneness.

Cook Bacon

6

Cook Bacon

In a separate pan, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy. Remove and let drain on paper towels.

Assemble Burger

7

Prepare Buns

Lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in the toaster.

8

Layer Ingredients

On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese, bacon slices, tomato slices, and pickles.

9

Add Condiments

Spread ketchup and mustard on the top half of the bun, then place it on top of the assembled burger.