Cheeseburger Recipe
Grilled beef patty with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
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Ingredients
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Patty
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Patty
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined, but do not overwork the meat.
- 2
Form the Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each into a patty, about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent it from puffing up while cooking.
Cooking the Patties
Assembling the Burger
- 6
Prepare the Vegetables
While the patties are grilling, wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Slice the tomato and red onion into thin rounds.
- 7
Toast the Buns
Optionally, toast the burger buns on the grill for about 1-2 minutes until slightly crispy.
- 8
Assemble the Burger
On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the grilled patty with melted cheese, tomato slices, and red onion rounds. Top with the other half of the bun.