Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsNick's Bar & GrillClassic Burger Recipe

Classic Burger Recipe

Inspired by Nick's Bar & Grill
Time30m
Serves2

Juicy beef patty with lettuce, tomato, and our special sauce.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Burger Assembly

Method

Preparing the Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently to avoid overworking the meat.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the meat mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about 1 inch thick.

  3. 3

    Cook the Patties

    Preheat a grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired doneness.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 4

    Prepare the Bun

    While the patties are cooking, slice the burger buns in half. You can toast them lightly if desired.

  2. 5

    Slice the Tomato

    Wash and slice the tomato into thin rounds.

  3. 6

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked patty, a slice of tomato, and drizzle with special sauce. Top with the other half of the bun.

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