Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCarolina Ale HouseHamburgers Recipe

Hamburgers Recipe

Inspired by Carolina Ale House
Time30m
Serves4

The best way to create the hamburger above all hamburgers is to know your spices and expand your condiments. Options include classic hamburger with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion, as well as turkey, black bean, chickpea, salmon, and veggie burgers.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Burger Toppings

Burger Buns

Condiments

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Patty Mixture

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each patty.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook the Patties

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.

  2. 4

    Toast the Buns

    During the last minute of cooking, place the hamburger buns on the grill or skillet to toast lightly.

Assembling

  1. 5

    Build Your Burger

    Place the cooked patty on the bottom half of the bun. Layer with lettuce, tomato (sliced), pickles, onion (sliced), and cheese (if using). Add your favorite condiments and top with the other half of the bun.

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