Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJoey's Bar & GrillCheeseburger Recipe

Cheeseburger Recipe

Inspired by Joey's Bar & Grill
Time30m
Serves2

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

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Bun

Method

Preparing the Patty

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into burger patties, about ¾ inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.

Cooking the Burger

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill/Pan

    Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Cook the Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip them.

  3. 5

    Add Cheese

    After flipping, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the patty reaches your desired doneness.

Toasting the Buns

  1. 6

    Butter the Buns

    While the patties are cooking, spread butter on the cut sides of the burger buns.

  2. 7

    Toast the Buns

    Place the buttered buns cut-side down on the grill or skillet for about 1-2 minutes until golden brown.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 8

    Prepare the Toppings

    While the buns are toasting, wash and slice the lettuce, tomato, and onion.

  2. 9

    Assemble the Cheeseburger

    On the bottom half of each toasted bun, place a patty with melted cheese. Top with lettuce, tomato, and onion, then place the top half of the bun on top.

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