Classic Burger Recipe

Inspired by Le Cirque

Time30m

Serves2

Juicy beef patty with lettuce, tomato, and house sauce.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

1 pound Ground beef

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp Watkins garlic powder

Toppings

2 pieces Lettuce leaves

1 medium Tomato

1 slice Cheddar cheese

House Sauce

2 tbs Mayonnaise

1 tbs Ketchup

1 tsp Mustard

1 tbs Pickles, finely chopped

Burger Assembly

2 pieces Burger buns

Method

Prepare the Patties

Mix Ingredients

In a bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until just combined.

Shape Patties

Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into patties.

Cook the Patties

Cook

Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.

Add Cheese

In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.

Prepare the Sauce

Mix Sauce Ingredients

In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and chopped pickles.

Assemble the Burger

Build the Burger

Toast the burger buns lightly. Spread house sauce on the bottom bun, add lettuce, the cooked patty with melted cheese, sliced tomato, and then the top bun.