Jul 14 2026
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Cheeseburger Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Cheeseburger Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Toppings

Buns

Condiments

Method

Preparation of Burger Patties

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until all spices are well incorporated into the beef.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the beef 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 it from puffing up while cooking.

Cooking the Patties

  1. 3

    Cook the Patties

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on one side until browned, then flip them over.

  2. 4

    Add Cheese

    After flipping the patties, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked to your desired doneness.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 5

    Toast the Buns

    While the patties are cooking, split the burger buns and toast them lightly on the grill or in a toaster.

  2. 6

    Build the Burger

    On the bottom half of each toasted bun, place a lettuce leaf, then add the cooked patty with melted cheese, a slice of tomato, a few rings of red onion, and pickles. Add ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise as desired.

  3. 7

    Finish the Burger

    Cover with the top half of the bun. Serve immediately and enjoy your cheeseburger!

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