Classic Cheeseburger Recipe
Juicy beef patty topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and special sauce.
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Ingredients
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Beef Patty
Toppings
Bun
Method
Prepare the Beef Patty
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- 2
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to help it cook evenly.
Cook the Patties
- 3
- 4
Flip the patties and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.
Prepare the Toppings
- 5
While the patties are cooking, wash the lettuce and slice the tomato and onion into thin rounds.
Assemble the Burger
- 6
Toast the burger buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster, if desired.
- 7
On the bottom half of each bun, place a leaf of lettuce, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese.
- 8
Top the patty with slices of tomato and onion. Drizzle the special sauce over the top and cover with the other half of the bun.