Jul 13 2026
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Booker’s Recipe

Inspired by Fiddler's Hearth
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasoning

Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Beef

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently until just combined.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Form the Patties

    Divide the seasoned beef into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, making a slight indentation in the center.

  2. 4

    Grill the Patties

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.

  3. 5

    Melt the Cheese

    In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Prepare the Buns

    Toast the burger buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster if desired.

  2. 7

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, then the grilled patty with melted cheese, followed by bacon, a slice of tomato, and pickles. Add ketchup and mustard to taste, then top with the other half of the bun.

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