Scratch Signature Burger Recipe
Juicy beef patty with lettuce, tomato, and house-made sauce.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Toppings
House-Made Sauce
Burger Assembly
Method
Burger Patty Preparation
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently until just combined.
- 2
Form Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about ¾ inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
Cooking the Patty
- 3
- 4
House-Made Sauce Preparation
- 5
Mix Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Burger Assembly
- 6
Prepare Toppings
Wash the lettuce leaves and slice the tomato into thick slices.
- 7
Assemble Burger
Spread a tablespoon of house-made sauce on the bottom half of each burger bun. Place the cooked patty with melted cheese on top, followed by the lettuce and tomato slices. Top with the other half of the bun.