Cheeseburger Recipe
Juicy beef patty with cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
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Ingredients
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For the Beef Patty
For the Burger Assembly
Method
Preparing the Beef Patty
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until combined.
- 2
Form Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into patties, ensuring they are slightly larger than the buns as they will shrink while cooking.
Cooking the Patty
- 3
Preheat Grill or Pan
Heat a grill or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
- 5
Add Cheese
Flip the patties and place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked to your desired doneness.
Assembling the Burger
- 6
Prepare the Buns
While the patties are cooking, slice the burger buns in half.
- 7
Layer the Ingredients
On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf followed by the cooked beef patty with melted cheese. Add slices of tomato on top.
- 8
