Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMerritt CanteenBurger Recipe

Burger Recipe

Inspired by Merritt Canteen
Time30m
Serves2

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. 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. 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

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill or Pan

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. You can lightly grease the grill or pan if desired.

  2. 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 for medium doneness. If adding cheese, place a slice on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.

Preparing the Special Sauce

  1. 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

  1. 6

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash the lettuce leaves and slice the tomato into thick rounds.

  2. 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.

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