Cheeseburger Recipe

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

Divide the mixture into two equal portions and form each portion into a patty, about ¾ inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent them from puffing up during cooking.

Preheat a grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the burger patties on the grill or skillet.

Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip them over.

Immediately place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty after flipping. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) for medium doneness.

While the burgers are cooking, wash and dry the lettuce leaf and slice the tomato into rounds.

Toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

Once the patties are cooked, remove them from the grill and let them rest for a minute.

To assemble, place a burger patty on the bottom half of each toasted bun, add the lettuce leaf, a slice or two of tomato, and your desired amount of ketchup and mustard. Top with the other half of the bun.