Hamburgers Recipe

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Gently mix until just combined; avoid overworking the meat to keep patties juicy.

2. 2

   Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty about 3/4 inch thick, creating a shallow indentation in the center of each to prevent bulging during cooking.

3. 3

   Preheat a grill, grill pan, or skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter and brush the cut sides of the hamburger buns; place buns butter-side-down on the grill until lightly toasted, about 1–2 minutes.

4. 4

   Place the hamburger patties on the grill. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side for medium, flipping once. In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar on each patty to melt.

5. 5

   While the patties cook, spread mayonnaise on the bottom halves of the toasted buns. On each bottom bun, layer a lettuce leaf, a sliced tomato, and a few pickle slices.

6. 6

   When patties are done and cheese is melted, place a patty on each prepared bottom bun. Add a drizzle of ketchup and mustard on top if desired, then cap with the top bun.

7. 7

   Serve immediately while warm with extra condiments on the side. This recipe yields four burgers.