Cheeseburger Recipe
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Toppings
Condiments
Buns
Method
Preparing the Patties
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- 2
Form the Patties
Divide the meat mixture into four equal portions. Shape each portion into a patty, about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent it from puffing up during cooking.
Cooking the Patties
- 3
- 4
Assembling the Cheeseburger
- 5
Prepare the Vegetables
While the patties are cooking, wash and prepare the lettuce, slice the tomato and onion, and set aside the pickles.
- 6
Toast the Buns
Toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
- 7
Build the Burger
On the bottom half of each toasted bun, layer lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, and pickles. Place a cooked patty on top, and then add ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise to taste. Top with the other half of the bun.