Cheeseburger Recipe
Beef burger topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Toppings
Burger Assembly
Method
Preparing the Burger Patty
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well incorporated but do not overwork the meat.
- 2
Form the Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a round patty, about ¾ inch thick.
- 3
- 4
Preparing the Toppings
- 5
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash the lettuce leaves and tomato. Slice the tomato into ½ inch thick slices.
- 6
Prepare the Pickles
If using whole pickles, slice them into thin rounds.
Assembling the Burger
- 7
Toast the Buns
Optional: Toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until lightly golden.
- 8
- 9
Top and Serve
Place the top half of the bun over the toppings and serve immediately with additional condiments on the side if desired.
