The Original Hamburger Recipe
8 oz. patty dressed with mayo, mustard, lettuce, and tomato on a sourdough bun.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Patty
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Form the mixture into a patty approximately 8 oz.
- 2
Cook the Patty
Preheat a grill or frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patty for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
- 3
Assemble the Burger
While the patty is cooking, prepare the sourdough bun by spreading mayonnaise on the bottom half and mustard on the top half. Place the cooked patty on the bottom half of the bun.
- 4
Add Toppings
Top the patty with a leaf of romaine lettuce and a slice of tomato. Close the burger with the top half of the bun.
- 5
Serve
Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
