Cheeseburger Recipe
Juicy beef patty topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
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Ingredients
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Beef Patty
Toppings
Buns
Method
Beef Patty
- 1
Prepare the Beef Patty
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until just combined; do not overwork the meat.
- 2
Form the Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into round patties, about ¾ inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
- 3
- 4
Add Cheese
In the last minute of cooking, place cheddar cheese slices on top of the patties and cover to melt.
Toppings
- 5
Prepare the Toppings
While the patties are cooking, wash the lettuce leaf and slice the tomato and onion into thin rings.
Assemble the Burger
- 6
Toast the Buns
Optional: Toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
- 7
Build the Cheeseburger
Place the cooked beef patty with melted cheese on the bottom half of the bun. Top with lettuce, tomato slices, onion rings, and then cover with the top half of the bun.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately while hot, with your favorite condiments on the side.