Jul 14 2026
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Hamburger Or Cheeseburger Recipe

Inspired by Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Cheese (optional)

Burger Assembly

Method

Preparing the Patties

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the meat.

  2. 2

    Form Patties

    Divide the mixture into four 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

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill or Pan

    Preheat a grill or a skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.

  2. 4

    Cook the Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until browned, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes for medium doneness. If using cheese, add a slice on top of each patty during the last minute of cooking and cover to melt.

Assembling the Burgers

  1. 5

    Prepare the Buns

    While the patties are cooking, slice the hamburger buns in half and lightly toast them if desired.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by a burger patty, slices of tomato, onion rings, and pickles. Add ketchup and mustard to taste, then place the top half of the bun on each burger.

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