The Classic Recipe
A delicious beef patty with lettuce, tomato, and special sauce.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Toppings
Special Sauce
Assembly
Method
Burger Patty Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Beef Mixture
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently until all ingredients are well combined.
- 2
Form the Patties
Divide the beef 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
Special Sauce Preparation
- 4
Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir until smooth and well blended.
Assembly
- 5
Assemble the Burger
On the bottom half of each burger bun, spread a generous amount of special sauce. Layer the shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, and pickles on top. Place the cooked beef patty on top of the toppings and finish with the top half of the bun.