Cheeseburger Recipe
Juicy beef burger topped with cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Toppings
Burger Assembly
Method
Preparing the Burger Patty
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently with your hands until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
- 2
Form the Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into patties, about ¾ inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
Cooking the Burger
- 3
- 4
Assembling the Cheeseburger
- 5
Prepare the Toppings
While the patties are cooking, wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Slice the tomato into thick rounds.
- 6
Assemble the Burger
Spread ketchup and mustard on the bottom half of each burger bun. Place a cooked patty with melted cheese on top, followed by the lettuce leaves and tomato slices. Top with the other half of the bun.





