Tavern Burger recipe served on a plate, by Mac's Tavern
Jul 09 2026
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Tavern Burger Recipe

Inspired by Mac's Tavern
Time30m
Serves2

Juicy beef patty topped with lettuce, tomato, and onion.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Burger Toppings

Method

Prepare the Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined; avoid overmixing to prevent tough patties.

  2. 2

    Shape the Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into patties, about ¾ inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb; this helps them cook evenly.

Cook the Burgers

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill or Skillet

    Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. If using a skillet, add a little oil to prevent sticking.

  2. 4

    Cook the Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side until browned, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes for medium doneness. Add cheese slices during the last minute of cooking if desired.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 5

    Prepare the Toppings

    While the burgers are cooking, wash and prepare the lettuce, slice the tomato, and slice the onion into rings.

  2. 6

    Build the Burger

    Toast the burger buns if desired. Place a cooked patty on the bottom half of each bun. Layer with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Top with the other half of the bun.

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