Jul 13 2026
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Pub Recipe

Inspired by Tavern On Clark
Time45m
Serves4

Voted #1 Pub in the Rockford area.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Sides

Beverages

Method

Main Course Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Burger Patties

    In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty.

  2. 2

    Grill the Patties

    Preheat the grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired level of doneness. In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Burgers

    Toast the burger buns lightly on the grill. On the bottom half of each bun, layer lettuce, a cooked patty with melted cheese, tomato slices, onion rings, and pickles. Drizzle ketchup and mustard on top, then cover with the top half of the bun.

Side Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Fries

    Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into thin strips. Rinse the potato strips in cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.

  2. 5

    Fry the Potatoes

    Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large pot over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the potato strips in batches and fry until they are golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.

Beverage Preparation

  1. 6

    Chill the Drinks

    Ensure the beer is chilled before serving. For the lemonade, you can either serve it chilled or over ice in glasses.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve the burgers with a side of fries and the chilled drinks on the side.

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