Hamburger

Ingredients:

For the Patties:

- 450g ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat for juicier burgers)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Garlic powder, onion powder, or other seasonings of your choice

For Assembly:

- Hamburger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced onions
- Cheese slices (cheddar, American, or your choice)
- Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, or your favorite condiments

Instructions:

Prepare the Patties:

1. In a bowl, gently mix the ground beef with salt, black pepper, and any optional seasonings you like.
2. Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each portion into a round patty. Make them slightly larger than the diameter of your hamburger buns, as they will shrink while cooking.
3. Use your thumb to make a slight indentation in the center of each patty. This helps prevent them from puffing up too much during cooking.

Cook the Patties:

1. Preheat a grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. If using a grill, oil the grates to prevent sticking. If using a skillet, add a little oil to coat the pan.
3. Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium doneness. Adjust the cooking time based on your preferred level of doneness.
4. Add a slice of cheese on top of each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt it.

Assemble the Hamburgers:

1. Slice the hamburger buns in half and lightly toast them on the grill or in a toaster.
2. Spread condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise) on the bottom half of the bun.
3. Place a lettuce leaf on top of the condiments.
4. Put a cooked patty with melted cheese on top of the lettuce.
5. Add slices of tomato and onion.
6. Top with the other half of the bun.

Serve:

- Serve the hamburgers immediately while they are hot.
- Optionally, you can serve them with pickles or your favorite side dishes.

Feel free to customize your hamburgers with additional toppings like avocado, or different types of cheese. Enjoy your homemade hamburgers!

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