Cheeseburger Recipe
Juicy beef patty with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a toasted bun.
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Ingredients
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Patty
Toppings
Bun
Method
Prepare the Patty
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently using your hands until evenly combined. Be careful not to overwork the meat.
- 2
Form the Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing up during cooking.
Cook the Patties
- 3
- 4
Toast the Buns
- 5
Butter the Buns
Spread butter on the cut sides of the burger buns.
- 6
Assemble the Burger
- 7
Layer the Ingredients
On the bottom half of each toasted bun, layer the lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese, sliced tomato, and red onion.
- 8
Finish the Burger
Top with the other half of the bun. Press down gently and serve immediately with your favorite sides.