Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsHudson & Co.The Daily Grind Recipe

The Daily Grind Recipe

Inspired by Hudson & Co.
Time30m
Serves2

Hudson & Co's Chef's Pick- The Specialty Burger du Jour

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Bun

Method

Preparing the Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with 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 two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about ¾ inch thick. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty to help them cook evenly.

Cooking the Burger

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Make sure it’s hot before adding the patties.

  2. 4

    Cook the Patties

    Place the burger patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side, until a nice crust forms. Flip the patties and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

  3. 5

    Add Cheese

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

Preparing Toppings

  1. 6

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

  2. 7

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Slice the tomato into thick slices.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 8

    Toast the Buns

    Optionally, toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

  2. 9

    Build the Burger

    Spread the special sauce on the bottom half of each bun. On top, layer the lettuce, tomato slices, burger patty with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and pickles. Finish with the top half of the bun.

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