Classic Beef Burger Recipe

Inspired by Wag's Restaurant

Time30m

Serves2

Classic beef patty with cheese, lettuce, and tomato.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

1 pound Ground beef

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp Watkins garlic powder

1/2 tsp Onion powder

Toppings

2 slices Cheddar cheese

1 leaf Lettuce

1 slices Tomato

2 slices Pickles

to taste Ketchup

to taste Mustard

Burger Assembly

1 Burger bun

Method

Preparing the Patty

Mix the Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently until just combined; do not overwork the meat.

Form the Patties

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

Cooking the Patty

Preheat the Grill or Skillet

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

Cook the Patties

Place the patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness, adding the cheddar cheese slices in the last minute of cooking to melt.

Assembling the Burger

Prepare the Bun

While the patties are cooking, slice the burger bun in half and toast lightly if desired.

Add the Toppings

On the bottom half of the bun, place the lettuce leaf, then the cooked beef patty with melted cheese, followed by a slice of tomato, pickles, ketchup, and mustard.

Finish the Burger

Place the top half of the bun over the toppings, and your classic beef burger is ready to serve.