Cheeseburger Recipe
Juicy beef patty with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and special sauce.
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Ingredients
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Patty
Toppings
Bun
Method
Preparing the Patty
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a large 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 two equal portions and shape them into burger patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up during cooking.
Cooking the Patty
- 3
- 4
- 5
Add Cheese
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to melt.
Assembling the Burger
- 6
Prepare the Buns
Lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster if desired.
- 7
Layer the Ingredients
On the bottom half of each bun, add a leaf of lettuce, a cooked patty with melted cheese, a slice of tomato, pickles, and drizzle with special sauce.
- 8
Complete the Burger
Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.