Jul 14 2026
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Traditional Cheese Burger Recipe

Inspired by Urban Kitchen
Time30m
Serves2

Make Traditional Cheese Burger Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Burger Assembly

Method

Prepare the Patties

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well with your hands until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about ¾ inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent them from puffing up while cooking.

Cook the Patties

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill or Skillet

    Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.

  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 add 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.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 5

    Prepare the Toppings

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

  2. 6

    Build the Burger

    On the bottom half of each burger bun, layer the lettuce, cooked patty with melted cheese, tomato slices, and onion rings. Add ketchup and mustard to taste. Place the top half of the bun on top to complete the burger.

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