Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsGoldenrod RestaurantHamburger Recipe

Hamburger Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Toppings

Burger Assembly

Method

Prepare the Burger Patties

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

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

  2. 2

    Shape Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.

Cook the Patties

  1. 3

    Preheat Grill or Pan

    Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Cook Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes for medium doneness.

  3. 5

    Add Cheese

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

Prepare Toppings

  1. 6

    Slice Tomato

    While the patties are cooking, slice the large tomato into even slices.

  2. 7

    Wash Lettuce

    Rinse the lettuce and pat dry with paper towels.

  3. 8

    Prepare Pickles

    If using whole pickles, slice them into rounds.

Assemble the Burgers

  1. 9

    Toast Buns (Optional)

    If desired, lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster.

  2. 10

    Build the Burger

    On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by a burger patty with melted cheese, sliced tomato, pickles, and condiments like ketchup and mustard.

  3. 11

    Top with Bun

    Place the top half of the bun over the assembled ingredients.

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