Abe's Classic recipe served on a plate, by Honest Abe's - Downtown
Jul 13 2026
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Abe's Classic Recipe

Inspired by Honest Abe's - Downtown
Time30m
Serves2

100% beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and Honest Abe's special sauce

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Burger Assembly

Honest Abe's Special Sauce

Method

Prepare the Special Sauce

  1. 1

    Make the Sauce

    In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, garlic powder, paprika, and sugar. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined. Taste and add salt as needed.

Cook the Burger Patty

  1. 2

    Form the Patties

    In a large bowl, season the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Gently mix the beef and form it into two equal patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each patty.

  2. 3

    Cook the Patties

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on one side until a nice crust forms. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare, or longer for desired doneness.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 4

    Prepare the Buns

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

  2. 5

    Build the Burger

    Spread a generous amount of Honest Abe's special sauce on the bottom bun. Layer with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced onion, and pickles. Place the cooked beef patty on top and finish with the top bun.

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