Classic Beef Burger

Ingredients

• 600 g ground beef — 80/20 fat ratio preferred
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 4 brioche burger buns
• 4 cheddar cheese slices
• 1 tomato — sliced
• 1 lettuce head — leaves separated
• 1 red onion — thinly sliced
• 4 tbsp burger sauce or mayonnaise
• salt and black pepper — to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties slightly wider than your buns. Make a small indent in the centre of each.

2. 2

   Heat a cast iron pan or grill over high heat. Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side for medium, pressing gently only once.

   Start timer — 8 min
3. 3

   Place a cheese slice on each patty in the last minute of cooking. Cover the pan briefly to melt.

   Start timer — 1 min
4. 4

   Toast the buns cut-side down in the pan for 1 minute.

   Start timer — 1 min
5. 5

   Assemble burgers with sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, patty, and top bun. Serve immediately.