Jul 09 2026
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Classic Burger Recipe

Inspired by Tops Diner
Time30m
Serves2

Double, secret sauce. Served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, pickle and french fries or small green tomato salad

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Secret Sauce

Burger Assembly

Method

Prepare Burger Patties

  1. 1

    Form Patties

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Divide the mixture into two equal portions and form each portion into a patty about ¾ inch thick.

  2. 2

    Cook Patties

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.

Prepare Secret Sauce

  1. 3

    Mix Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, sweet pickle relish, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Set aside.

Assemble Burgers

  1. 4

    Toast Buns

    Lightly toast the brioche buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

  2. 5

    Layer Ingredients

    Spread a generous amount of secret sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Add a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, a cooked burger patty, and top with pickles. Spread more sauce on the top half of the bun and place it on top to complete the burger.

  3. 6

    Serve

    Serve the burgers with a side of French fries or a small green tomato salad.

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