Cheeseburger Recipe
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Toppings
Buns
Method
Preparing the Patties
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- 2
Form the Patties
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about ¾ inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up during cooking.
Cooking the Patties
- 3
- 4
- 5
Add Cheese
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to melt the cheese.
Assembling the Burger
- 6
Toast the Buns
While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
- 7
Add the Toppings
On the bottom half of each bun, add lettuce leaves, a slice of tomato (sliced), some onion (sliced), and pickles.
- 8
