Cheeseburger Recipe
Grilled to perfection with lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
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Ingredients
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For the Burger Patties
For the Toppings
For the Buns
Method
Preparing the Burger Patties
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined, but do not overwork the meat.
- 2
Form Patties
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, making a slight indentation in the center to prevent puffing during grilling.
Grilling the Burgers
- 3
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- 4
Grill the Patties
Place the patties on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- 5
Add Cheese
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
Assembling the Cheeseburgers
- 6
Prepare the Buns
While the patties are grilling, slice the burger buns in half and toast them lightly on the grill or in a toaster.
- 7
- 8
Complete the Burger
Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.