Classic Burger Recipe
Juicy beef patty with lettuce, tomato, and our special sauce.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Toppings
Special Sauce
Burger Assembly
Method
Preparing the Patty
- 1
Make the Beef Patty
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined.
- 2
Form Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
Cooking the Patty
- 3
Making the Sauce
- 4
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and finely chopped pickles until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Preparing Toppings
- 5
Slice Vegetables
Wash and slice the tomato and onion into thin slices. Rinse the lettuce and pat dry.
Assembling the Burger
- 6
Build the Burger
Toast the burger buns if desired. On the bottom half of each bun, spread a generous amount of special sauce, add a beef patty, followed by lettuce, tomato slices, and onion slices. Top with the other half of the bun.