Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe Neon LunchboxCheeseburger Recipe

Cheeseburger Recipe

Inspired by The Neon Lunchbox
Time30m
Serves2

Juicy beef patty with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion

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Ingredients

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Beef Patty

Toppings

Buns

Method

Beef Patty Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

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

  3. 3

    Cook the Patties

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.

  4. 4

    Add Cheese

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

Assembling the Cheeseburger

  1. 5

    Prepare the Vegetables

    While the patties are cooking, wash the lettuce leaves and slice the tomato and red onion.

  2. 6

    Toast the Buns

    Optional: Toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster until lightly golden.

  3. 7

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese, tomato slices, and red onion rings. Top with the other half of the bun.

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