Jul 14 2026

Library Burger Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

House-ground beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on a brioche bun.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Toppings

Bun

Method

Preparing the Patties

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently 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 ¾ inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up while cooking.

Cooking the Patties

  1. 3

    Preheat Grill or Skillet

    Preheat your grill or a cast-iron 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 and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. Avoid pressing down on the patties to retain their juices.

Preparing the Toppings

  1. 5

    Prepare Vegetables

    While the patties are cooking, wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Slice the tomato and onion into thin rings. Prepare the pickles by slicing them if they are whole.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 6

    Toast the Buns

    If desired, toast the brioche buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

  2. 7

    Build the Burger

    On the bottom half of each toasted bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by a burger patty. Top with tomato slices, onion rings, and pickles. Finally, place the top half of the bun on each burger.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve

    Serve the Library Burgers immediately with your choice of sides, such as fries or a salad.

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