Jul 14 2026
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Hamburger Recipe

Inspired by Merritt Canteen
Time30m
Serves4

USDA recommends all red meats be cooked thoroughly to avoid food-borne illnesses.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Condiments and Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients and ensure they are fresh. Rinse the lettuce leaves and slice the tomato and onion into desired thickness.

  2. 2

    Season the Ground Beef

    In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until the seasonings are evenly distributed, being careful not to overwork the meat.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Form the Patties

    Divide the seasoned ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, making a slight indentation in the center to prevent puffing during cooking.

  2. 4

    Preheat the Grill or Skillet

    Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until hot.

  3. 5

    Cook the Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes on one side until browned, then flip and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes on the other side until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

  4. 6

    Add Cheese

    In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty and cover to melt the cheese.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Prepare the Buns

    While the patties are cooking, you can toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster until lightly golden.

  2. 8

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of each toasted bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese, tomato slices, onion slices, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. Top with the other half of the bun.

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