Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsVanbarry's Public HouseCheeseburger Recipe

Cheeseburger Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Juicy beef patty topped with cheese, lettuce, and tomato

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Burger Assembly

Method

Prepare the Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each into a patty that is about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.

Cook the Burger Patty

  1. 3

    Heat the Grill or Pan

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

  2. 4

    Cook the Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or in the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side until well browned, then flip them over.

  3. 5

    Add Cheese

    After flipping, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties reach your desired doneness.

Prepare the Toppings

  1. 6

    Slice the Tomato

    While the patties are cooking, wash and slice the tomato into thin rounds.

  2. 7

    Prepare the Lettuce

    Rinse the lettuce leaf and pat it dry with a paper towel.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 8

    Toast the Buns

    If desired, lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster.

  2. 9

    Build the Burger

    Place one patty on the bottom half of each bun. Add the lettuce, tomato slices, ketchup, and mustard to taste. Top with the other half of the bun.

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