Jul 14 2026
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Half-pound Burger Recipe

Inspired by Parrain's Seafood Restaurant
Time1h
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Burger Assembly

Method

Preparing the Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined; be careful not to overwork the meat.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions (about 8 ounces each) and shape each portion into a patty. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to help it cook evenly.

  3. 3

    Chill the Patties

    Place the patties on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before cooking.

Cooking the Burger

  1. 4

    Preheat the Grill or Pan

    Preheat your grill or a heavy skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.

  2. 5

    Cook the Patties

    Once hot, place the patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side until a crust forms. Flip the patties and place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes for medium doneness.

  3. 6

    Toast the Buns

    During the last minute of cooking, place the burger buns cut-side down on the grill or skillet to toast until golden brown.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 7

    Prepare the Vegetables

    While the burgers are cooking, slice the tomato and onion. Rinse and dry the lettuce leaves.

  2. 8

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of each toasted bun, layer the lettuce, a cooked patty with melted cheese, tomato slices, onion rings, pickles, ketchup, and mustard to taste. Top with the other half of the bun.

  3. 9

    Serve

    Serve the burgers immediately with your favorite side dishes such as fries or a salad.

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