Jul 13 2026
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Neon Burger Recipe

Inspired by The Neon Lunchbox
Time30m
Serves2

Juicy beef patty with lettuce, tomato, and onion

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Method

Preparing the Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Avoid overmixing as this can make the burgers tough.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty approximately ¾ inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to help them cook evenly.

Cooking the Burger

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill or Skillet

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

  2. 4

    Cook the Patties

    Once the grill or skillet is hot, place the patties on it. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until a nice crust forms, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes for medium doneness. If adding cheese, place it on the patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 5

    Prepare the Toppings

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

  2. 6

    Assemble the Burger

    Once the patties are cooked to your liking, place each patty on the bottom half of a burger bun. Top with lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion. Add the top half of the bun to complete the burger.

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