Jul 14 2026
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Cheeseburger Recipe

Inspired by Three Birds Tavern
Time30m
Serves2

Juicy beef patty with cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomato.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Bun

Method

Preparing the Patty

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up during cooking.

Cooking the Patty

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill or Pan

    Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. If using a skillet, add a little oil 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 and place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked to your desired doneness.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 5

    Prepare the Bun

    While the patties are cooking, slice the burger buns in half and toast them lightly on the grill or in a toaster, if desired.

  2. 6

    Add Toppings

    On the bottom half of each bun, place a leaf of lettuce followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese. Top with slices of tomato and pickles. Add ketchup and mustard to taste, then place the top half of the bun over the toppings.

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