Cheeseburger Recipe

Inspired by Stella's Bar & Grill

Time30m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

1 pound Ground beef

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp Watkins garlic powder

Burger Assembly

2 pieces Burger buns

2 slices Cheddar cheese slices

2 pieces Lettuce leaves

1 large Tomato

4 slices Pickles

to taste Ketchup

to taste Mustard

Method

Preparing the Patties

Mix the Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently using your hands until just combined.

Form the Patties

Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.

Cooking the Patties

Preheat the Grill or Skillet

Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.

Cook the Patties

Place the patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for about 4 minutes on one side, then flip and place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the burgers are cooked to your desired doneness.

Assembling the Burger

Prepare the Buns

While the patties are cooking, slice the burger buns in half and toast them lightly on the grill or in a toaster.

Assemble the Burger

On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese. Add a slice of tomato, pickles, ketchup, and mustard to taste. Top with the other half of the bun.