Build Your Own Burger Recipe
Lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickle.
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Ingredients
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Burger Components
Toppings
Condiments
Method
Prepare the Burger Patties
- 1
Make the Patties
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with salt and pepper to taste. Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each to prevent puffing during cooking.
- 2
- 3
Add Cheese (optional)
If using cheese, place a slice on each patty during the last minute of cooking and cover to melt.
Prepare the Toppings
- 4
Slice the Vegetables
While the patties are cooking, wash and slice the tomato into thick rounds. Slice the red onion into thin rings. Rinse the lettuce leaves and pat them dry.
- 5
Prepare the Pickles
If using whole pickles, slice them into rounds or spears, as per your preference.
Assemble the Burger
- 6
Toast the Buns
Optionally, toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
- 7
Build Your Burger
On the bottom half of each bun, layer a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked patty, tomato slice, red onion rings, and pickles. Add your choice of condiments on top and finish with the top half of the bun.
