Cheeseburger Recipe
Juicy beef patty with cheese, lettuce, and tomato
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Burger Patty
- 1
Mixing Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- 2
Forming Patties
Divide the meat mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about ¾ inch thick.
Cooking the Burger
- 3
- 4
- 5
Adding Cheese
After flipping the patties, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the burger is cooked to your desired doneness.
Assembling the Cheeseburger
- 6
Preparing the Buns
While the burgers are cooking, slice the burger buns in half and toast them lightly on the grill or in a toaster if desired.
- 7
Adding Toppings
On the bottom half of each toasted bun, layer lettuce leaves, followed by the cooked burger patty with melted cheese. Add slices of tomato, and drizzle with ketchup and mustard to taste.
- 8
Completing the Burger
Place the top half of the bun on the assembled burger and press down gently.
