Old Fashioned Burger Recipe
Half pound burger served with lettuce, onion, pickle and tomato
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Toppings
Burger Buns
Method
Prepare the Burger Patty
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- 2
Form the Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty that is about ¾ inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up while cooking.
Cook the Burger Patties
- 3
- 4
Prepare the Toppings
- 5
Slice the Vegetables
While the patties are cooking, slice the tomato and onion into thin rings. Rinse the lettuce leaves and pat them dry. Prepare the pickles by having them ready on a plate.