Jul 14 2026
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Cheeseburger Recipe

Inspired by Lindberg's Tavern
Time30m
Serves2

Grilled beef patty, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion.

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Ingredients

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Beef Patty

Burger Assembly

Method

Preparing the Beef Patty

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

  2. 2

    Form the Patty

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing while cooking.

Cooking the Patty

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If using a stovetop, heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Grill the Patties

    Place the patties on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip the patties and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

  3. 5

    Add Cheese

    During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.

Assembling the Cheeseburger

  1. 6

    Prepare the Vegetables

    While the patties are cooking, slice the tomato and onion. Rinse the lettuce leaves and set aside.

  2. 7

    Toast the Buns

    If desired, toast the burger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.

  3. 8

    Assemble the Burger

    On each bottom bun, place a lettuce leaf, then the beef patty with melted cheddar cheese, followed by a slice of tomato, onions, and any condiments like ketchup and mustard. Top with the other half of the bun.

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