Gold Rush Burger Recipe
A juicy burger topped with cheese and special sauce.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Burger Assembly
Special Sauce
Method
Preparing the Burger Patties
- 1
Mixing Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until just combined.
- 2
Forming Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into burger patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
- 3
- 4
Adding Cheese
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to melt.
Making the Special Sauce
- 5
Mixing Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, honey, and garlic powder. Stir until well mixed.
Assembling the Burger
- 6
Preparing the Buns
Toast the burger buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
- 7
Layering the Ingredients
Spread the special sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Layer with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and the cooked burger patty with melted cheese.
- 8
Completing the Burger
Top with the other half of the bun to complete the burger.
