Jul 14 2026
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Hamburger Recipe

Inspired by Hodak's Restaurant & Bar
Time30m
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Burger Assembly

Method

Preparing the Patties

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

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

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

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

  3. 3

    Prepare for Cooking

    Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent them from puffing up while cooking.

Cooking the Patties

  1. 4

    Heat the Grill or Pan

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly grease the surface with oil if necessary.

  2. 5

    Cook the Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until browned, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side. If using cheese, place a slice on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 6

    Prepare the Buns

    Slice the hamburger buns in half and lightly toast them on the grill or in a toaster if desired.

  2. 7

    Layer the Ingredients

    On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf followed by the cooked patty. Top with a slice of tomato, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. Cover with the top half of the bun.

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