Burger Special Recipe

Burger Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the beef patties

   In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined, being careful not to overwork the meat. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.

2. 2

   Cook the patties

   Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the beef patties for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patty reaches your desired level of doneness.

3. 3

   Toast the buns

   While the patties are cooking, split the hamburger buns in half and place them cut-side down on the grill for about 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted.

4. 4

   Assemble the burgers

   On the bottom half of each toasted bun, layer a leaf of lettuce, a slice of tomato (sliced), a cooked beef patty with melted cheese, a slice of pickle, a dollop of ketchup, and a dollop of mustard. Top with sliced onion, and close the burger with the top half of the bun.

5. 5

   Serve

   Serve the burgers immediately while they're hot with your choice of side dish, such as fries or a salad.