Jul 14 2026

Burger Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Burger Assembly

Method

Preparation of Burger Patties

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Gently mix with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

  2. 2

    Form Patties

    Divide the mixture into four 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 it from puffing up while cooking.

Cooking the Patties

  1. 3

    Preheat Grill or Pan

    Preheat your grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat. If using a skillet, add a little oil to prevent sticking.

  2. 4

    Cook Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side until a nice crust forms. Flip the patties and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

  3. 5

    Add Cheese

    During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to help the cheese melt.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 6

    Toast Buns

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

  2. 7

    Build the Burger

    On the bottom half of each bun, layer a leaf of lettuce, a cooked patty with melted cheese, a slice of tomato (sliced into rounds), pickles, ketchup, and mustard to taste. Top with the other half of the bun.

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