Original Joe's Famous Hamburger recipe served on a plate, by Original Joe's San Jose
Jul 14 2026
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Original Joe's Famous Hamburger Recipe

Inspired by Original Joe's San Jose
Time30m
Serves4

Make Original Joe's Famous Hamburger Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Toppings

Buns

Method

Prepare the Burger Patties

1

Mix Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently until just combined, taking care not to overwork the meat.

2

Shape Patties

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.

Cook the Patties

3

Preheat the Grill or Skillet

Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until hot.

4

Cook Patties

Place the patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Add a slice of cheese on top of each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.

Assemble the Burger

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.

6

Layer Ingredients

On the bottom half of each toasted bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese, a slice of tomato, pickles, and your choice of ketchup and mustard.

7

Finish the Burger

Top with the other half of the bun. Serve immediately while hot.