Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSurf House Island CantinaSurfhouse Burger Recipe

Surfhouse Burger Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Grilled beef patty topped with lettuce, tomato, and house sauce.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Method

Prepare the Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty that is about ¾ inch thick.

Grill the Burger

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Cook the Patties

    Place the patties on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.

Prepare the Toppings

  1. 5

    Slice the Tomato

    While the patties are grilling, slice the tomato into ¼ inch thick slices.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Lettuce

    Rinse the lettuce leaves under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 7

    Toast the Buns

    If desired, place the burger buns on the grill for the last minute to toast them lightly.

  2. 8

    Build the Burger

    Start with the bottom half of the bun, add lettuce leaves, place the grilled patty on top, add the tomato slices, drizzle with house sauce, and finally add the top half of the bun.

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