Cheeseburger Recipe
Juicy beef patty topped with cheese, lettuce, and tomato
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Ingredients
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Beef Patty
Cheeseburger Assembly
Method
Beef Patty Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- 2
Form Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about ¾ inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
Cooking the Patties
- 3
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Add Cheese
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to allow the cheese to melt.
Assembling the Cheeseburger
- 6
Toast Buns
While the patties are cooking, you can lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
- 7
Layer Ingredients
On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese, and then slices of tomato.
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