Jul 14 2026

Cheeseburger Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Juicy beef patty with cheese, lettuce, and tomato.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Burger Assembly

Method

Burger Patty Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef Patty

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently until just combined.

  2. 2

    Shape the Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into round patties, about 3/4 inch thick.

Cooking the Patty

  1. 3

    Cook the Patties

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side for medium doneness.

  2. 4

    Add Cheese

    In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to melt.

Burger Assembly

  1. 5

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of each burger bun, place a lettuce leaf. Top with the cooked patty with melted cheese, followed by tomato slices, pickles, ketchup, and mustard.

  2. 6

    Finish the Burger

    Place the top half of the burger bun onto the assembled ingredients and serve immediately.

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