Burger Recipe
Juicy beef patty with lettuce, tomato, and special sauce.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Toppings
Special Sauce
Method
Preparing the Burger Patty
- 1
Mix the Patty Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently until well combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- 2
Form the Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into patties about 1 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up during cooking.
Cooking the Burger
- 3
- 4
Preparing the Special Sauce
- 5
Mix the Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and finely chopped pickles. Stir well until smooth and set aside.
Assembling the Burger
- 6
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash the lettuce leaves and slice the tomato into thick rounds.
- 7
Assemble the Burger
On the bottom half of each burger bun, spread a generous amount of the special sauce. Add a lettuce leaf, followed by a tomato slice, and then the cooked beef patty. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.