Beef Burger Recipe
Juicy beef patty with lettuce, tomato, and cheese
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Burger Assembly
Method
Preparing the Burger Patty
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- 2
Form Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal parts and shape each part into a patty about 1 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
Assembling the Burger
- 5
Prepare Vegetables
While the patties are cooking, wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Slice the tomato into thick rounds.
- 6
Serving
- 7
Serve
Serve the burgers immediately with your choice of sides, such as fries or a salad.