Jul 14 2026
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All American Burger Recipe

Inspired by George and the Dragon
Time45m
Serves2

American cheese, homemade pickles, mayo

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Homemade Pickles

Method

Homemade Pickles

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cucumbers

    Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds and place them in a clean jar.

  2. 2

    Make the Pickling Solution

    In a saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and dill. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve.

  3. 3

    Pickle the Cucumbers

    Pour the hot pickling solution over the sliced cucumbers in the jar. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before using.

Burger Patty

  1. 4

    Prepare the Patty Mixture

    In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until just combined.

  2. 5

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into burger patties.

  3. 6

    Cook the Patties

    Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they reach desired doneness. Add a slice of American cheese on top during the last minute of cooking to melt.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 7

    Toast the Buns

    Lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

  2. 8

    Build the Burger

    Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Place the cooked burger patty with melted cheese on top, followed by lettuce, tomato, onion, and some homemade pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.

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