Jul 09 2026
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Old Fashioned Beefburger Recipe

Inspired by The Family Restaurant
Time30m
Serves2

1/3 pound patty served on a toasted bun

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Burger Assembly

Method

Preparing the Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Make the Patty Mix

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

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the beef mixture into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a patty, making it about 1/3 pound in weight and slightly larger than the burger buns, as they will shrink during cooking.

Cooking the Burger Patty

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill or Pan

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

  2. 4

    Cook the Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes on one side until browned. Flip the patties and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes for medium doneness. In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.

Toasting the Buns

  1. 5

    Toast the Buns

    While the patties are cooking, slice the burger buns in half. Place the cut sides down on the grill or skillet for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 6

    Build the Burger

    On the bottom half of each toasted bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese, tomato slices, and a tablespoon of ketchup and mustard. Top with the other half of the bun.

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