Jul 14 2026
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Classic Cheeseburger Recipe

Inspired by Grub's Bar & Grille
Time30m
Serves2

Juicy beef patty with cheddar cheese and all the fixings.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Cheese

Burger Assembly

Method

Preparing the Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently with your hands until combined, but do not overwork the meat.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and form each portion into a patty about ¾ inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.

Cooking the Patties

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill or Pan

    Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Cook the Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until browned. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

  3. 5

    Add Cheese

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

Assembling the Burger

  1. 6

    Toast the Buns

    While the patties are cooking, you can toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

  2. 7

    Layer the Ingredients

    On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese. Top with tomato slices, onion slices, pickles, ketchup, and mustard.

  3. 8

    Finish the Burger

    Place the top half of the bun on the assembled burger and press gently. Your classic cheeseburger is ready to serve!

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