Jul 14 2026
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Ford's Recipe

Inspired by Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar
Time30m
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Bun

Method

Burger Patty Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well using your hands until the spices are evenly distributed.

  2. 2

    Form Patties

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

Cooking

  1. 3

    Preheat Grill or Pan

    Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.

  2. 4

    Cook Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or pan. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side until browned, then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes.

  3. 5

    Add Cheese

    In the last minute of cooking, place cheddar cheese slices on the patties to melt.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Prepare Buns

    While the patties are cooking, slice the burger buns in half and toast them lightly on the grill or in a toaster if desired.

  2. 7

    Assemble Burger

    Place the cooked patty with melted cheese on the bottom half of each bun. Top with lettuce, sliced tomato, pickles, ketchup, and mustard to taste. Cover with the top half of the bun.

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