Beef Burger Recipe
Juicy beef patty with lettuce, tomato, and our special sauce.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Burger Assembly
Method
Prepare the Burger Patty
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Use your hands to mix until just combined; avoid over mixing.
- 2
Form Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty approximately 1 inch thick.
- 3
Assemble the Burger
- 4
Prepare the Tomato
While the patties are cooking, slice the tomato into even slices.
- 5
Toast the Buns
Optional: Toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until lightly golden.
- 6
Layer the Ingredients
On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked beef patty, a slice of tomato, and then drizzle with the special sauce. Top with the other half of the bun.