Jul 14 2026
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Union Burger Recipe

Inspired by Union Bar & Soda Fountain
Time30m
Serves2

Classic beef burger with lettuce, tomato, and onion.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Burger Assembly

Method

Prepare the Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently using your hands until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the patties tender.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the meat mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about 1-inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent it from puffing up while cooking.

Cook the Burger

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill or Pan

    Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. If using a skillet, add a small amount of oil to prevent sticking.

  2. 4

    Cook the Patties

    Once hot, place the burger patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes on the other side for medium doneness, or until your desired doneness is reached.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 5

    Prepare the Vegetables

    While the patties are cooking, wash the lettuce leaves and slice the tomato and onion into thin slices.

  2. 6

    Build the Burger

    Once the patties are cooked, remove them from the heat. On the bottom half of each burger bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by a burger patty, tomato slices, and onion slices. Add ketchup and mustard to taste, then top with the other half of the bun.

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