Jun 09 2026
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Cheeseburger Recipe

Inspired by Hangar Café
Time30m
Serves2

Juicy beef patty with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a bun.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Bun

Method

Prepare Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

  2. 2

    Form Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 3/4 inch thick.

Cook Burger Patty

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

Prepare Toppings

  1. 5

    Slice Vegetables

    While the patties are cooking, slice the tomato and onion into thin rings. Rinse the lettuce leaves and set aside.

Assemble Burger

  1. 6

    Toast Buns

    Optional: Toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

  2. 7

    Build the Burger

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

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