Cheeseburger Recipe
Prime burger with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and house sauce.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Toppings
Bun
Method
Burger Patty Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined.
- 2
Form Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into patties, about ¾ inch thick.
- 3
- 4
Add Cheese
Flip the patties, add a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the patty is cooked to your liking.
Assembly
- 5
Prepare Vegetables
While the patties are cooking, wash and slice the tomato into thick slices and rinse the lettuce.
- 6
Toast Buns
Optionally, toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
- 7
Assemble Burger
Spread house sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place a cooked burger patty with melted cheddar on top, followed by lettuce and a slice of tomato. Top with the other half of the bun.