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

Inspired by Honest Abe's - Downtown
Time30m
Serves4

Make Cheeseburger Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Toppings

Buns

Method

Prepare the Patties

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

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

  2. 2

    Form Patties

    Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.

Cook the Patties

  1. 3

    Heat the Grill or Pan

    Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. If using a skillet, you may add a small amount of oil to prevent sticking.

  2. 4

    Cook the Patties

    Place the patties on the hot grill or skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip the patties and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes for medium doneness.

  3. 5

    Melt the Cheese

    In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover the grill or skillet to melt the cheese.

Assemble the Cheeseburgers

  1. 6

    Prepare the Vegetables

    While the patties are cooking, slice the tomato into rounds and wash the lettuce leaves.

  2. 7

    Toast the Buns

    If desired, toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until lightly browned.

  3. 8

    Build the Burger

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

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