All-american Recipe
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Toppings
Buns
Method
Preparing Burger Patties
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix 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 burger patty, making a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
Cooking
- 3
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 4
Cook the Patties
Place the burger patties on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip the patties and place a slice of American cheese on each. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked to your desired doneness.
Assembling the Burger
- 5
Toast the Buns
Optional: Lightly toast the sesame seed burger buns on the grill for about 1-2 minutes, cut side down, until golden brown.
- 6
