Main Street Burger Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

Classic beef burger with lettuce, tomato, and cheese.

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Ingredients

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1
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
2
Form the Patties
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 help them cook evenly.

3
Preheat the Grill or Skillet
Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. If using a skillet, you can add a little oil to prevent sticking.
4
Cook the Patties
Place the patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
5
Add Cheese
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover with a lid to melt the cheese.

6
Prepare the Vegetables
While the patties are cooking, wash the lettuce leaves and slice the tomato into thick slices.
7
Assemble the Burger
Toast the burger buns if desired. On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese, a slice of tomato, and then top with the other half of the bun.