Jul 14 2026

Pj Burger Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Your basic 'Plain Jim' burger with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion. Burger cooked medium-well. Comes with our housemade chips.

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Ingredients

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Burger Ingredients

Method

Burger Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Patty

    In a bowl, season the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Form into two equal patties, about ¾ inch thick.

  2. 2

    Cook the Burger

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-well, or until they reach an internal temperature of 150°F (65°C).

  3. 3

    Add Cheese

    In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on each patty, covering to melt the cheese.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Toppings

    While the burger cooks, wash and slice the lettuce, tomato, and red onion.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Burger

    Toast the burger buns if desired. Place the cooked patty with melted cheese on the bottom bun, then layer with lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Top with the other half of the bun.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve the burgers with housemade chips on the side.

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