Cheeseburger Recipe
Juicy beef patty with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and special sauce
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Ingredients
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Beef Patty
Cheese and Toppings
Special Sauce
Method
Beef Patty Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- 2
Form Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about ¾ inch thick.
Cooking the Patty
- 3
- 4
Prepare Toppings
- 5
Slice the Tomato
While the patties are cooking, slice the tomato into thin rounds.
- 6
Prepare Lettuce
Wash and dry the lettuce leaves.
Make Special Sauce
- 7
Mix Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and pickle relish. Stir until well mixed.
Assemble the Burger
- 8
Toast Buns (Optional)
If desired, lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
- 9
Build the Burger
On the bottom half of each bun, spread a generous amount of the special sauce. Add a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, the cooked beef patty with melted cheese, and finally, the top half of the bun.