Jul 14 2026
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Classic Burger Recipe

Inspired by The Farmer's Table Cafe
Time30m
Serves2

Juicy beef patty, lettuce, tomato, and special sauce.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Special Sauce

Burger Assembly

Method

Preparing the Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

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

  2. 2

    Form Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about 3/4 inch thick.

Cooking the Burger

  1. 3

    Preheat Grill or Pan

    Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Cook Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes for medium doneness. If using cheese, place a slice on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.

Making the Special Sauce

  1. 5

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, and pickle relish until well combined.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 6

    Prepare Vegetables

    Wash the lettuce leaves and slice the tomato into thick rounds.

  2. 7

    Build the Burger

    On the bottom half of each burger bun, spread a generous amount of special sauce. Place the cooked patty on top, followed by lettuce, tomato, and the top half of the bun.

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