Jul 14 2026

Cheeseburger Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Juicy beef patty with cheese, lettuce, and tomato.

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Ingredients

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Beef Patty

Cheese and Toppings

Hamburger Buns

Method

Preparing the Beef Patty

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Use your hands to mix until just combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into round patties, about 3/4 inch thick.

Cooking the Burger

  1. 3

    Heat the Grill or Skillet

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Cook the Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip the patties and cook for another 4-5 minutes on the other side.

  3. 5

    Add Cheese

    During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to allow it to melt.

Assembling the Cheeseburger

  1. 6

    Prepare the Buns

    While the patties are cooking, slice the hamburger buns in half.

  2. 7

    Add Toppings

    On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf and a slice of tomato. Then, add the cooked patty with melted cheese on top.

  3. 8

    Finish with Condiments

    Add ketchup and mustard to taste, then cover with the top half of the bun.

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