Jul 14 2026
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Cheeseburger Recipe

Inspired by Josie's Restaurant
Time40m
Serves2

Juicy beef patty with cheese, lettuce, and tomato served with fries

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Ingredients

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Beef Patty

Toppings

Bun

Fries

Method

Beef Patty

  1. 1

    Prepare the beef patty

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

  2. 2

    Shape the patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about ¾ inch thick.

  3. 3

    Cook the patties

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.

Toppings

  1. 4

    Prepare the toppings

    Wash the lettuce leaves and slice the tomato into thick slices. Prepare pickles and condiments (ketchup and mustard).

Bun

  1. 5

    Toast the buns

    Optional: Toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until lightly golden.

Fries

  1. 6

    Cook the fries

    Prepare the frozen French fries according to package instructions. Usually, this involves baking in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway. Season with salt to taste.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Assemble the cheeseburgers

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

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve the cheeseburgers immediately with a side of hot fries.

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