Otto's Burger Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

Juicy beef burger with lettuce, tomato, and special sauce.

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Ingredients

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1
Mix the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
2
Form the Patties
Divide the meat mixture into two equal portions and shape each into a patty that is about ¾ inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.

3
Preheat the Grill or Skillet
Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
4
Cook the Patties
Place the patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side until browned, then flip the patties and cook for another 4-5 minutes for medium doneness.

5
Prepare the Toppings
While the patties are cooking, wash and tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Slice the tomato into thick slices.
6
Toast the Buns
Optional: Lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in the skillet until golden brown.
7
Assemble the Burger
Spread a generous amount of special sauce on the bottom bun. Place the cooked patty on top, followed by the lettuce and tomato. Top with the other half of the bun.