Cheeseburger Recipe
Juicy beef patty topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles.
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Ingredients
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Beef Patty
Toppings
Buns
Method
Preparing the Beef Patty
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
- 2
Form the Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into round patties, about ¾ inch thick. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up while cooking.
Cooking the Patties
- 3
- 4
Assembling the Cheeseburger
- 5
Prepare the Buns
While the patties are cooking, slice the burger buns in half and toast them lightly on the grill or in a toaster if desired.
- 6
Add Toppings
On the bottom half of each bun, place the lettuce leaves. Add the cooked patty with melted cheese on top, followed by slices of tomato and pickles. Finally, place the top half of the bun over the toppings.
Serving
- 7
Serve Hot
Serve the cheeseburgers immediately while hot, with your favorite condiments or sides.