Jul 14 2026
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Beef Burger Recipe

Inspired by The Library On Fern
Time30m
Serves2

Juicy beef patty served with lettuce, tomato, and fries.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Burger Assembly

Fries

Method

Burger Patty Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until just combined; do not overwork the meat.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into patties, about 1 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.

Cooking the Patties

  1. 3

    Heat the Grill or Pan

    Preheat a grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. Make sure it is well-oiled to prevent sticking.

  2. 4

    Cook the Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip the patties, add a slice of cheese on top, and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the desired doneness is reached.

Fries Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin strips to make fries.

  2. 6

    Fry the Potatoes

    In a deep pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the potato strips and fry until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  3. 7

    Season the Fries

    Sprinkle the fries with salt while they are still hot.

Burger Assembly

  1. 8

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of each burger bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked patty with cheese, a slice of tomato, and a dollop of ketchup and mustard. Top with the other half of the bun.

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