Jun 09 2026
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Cheeseburger Recipe

Inspired by The Parlay Kitchen + Cocktails
Time30m
Serves2

A juicy cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Burger Assembly

Method

Preparing the Burger Patties

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

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

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, making sure they are slightly larger than the buns as they will shrink while cooking.

  3. 3

    Cook the Patties

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each patty for about 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Add a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty during the last minute of cooking to allow it to melt.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 4

    Prepare the Tomato

    While the patties are cooking, wash the tomato and slice it into thin rounds.

  2. 5

    Toast the Buns

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

  3. 6

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of each burger bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese. Add a couple of tomato slices on top, followed by ketchup and mustard. Place the top half of the bun over the assembled ingredients.

  4. 7

    Serve

    Serve the cheeseburgers immediately with your favorite side, such as fries or a salad.

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