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American Kitchen & Bar Recipe

Inspired by 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar

Time30m

Serves2

Make American Kitchen & Bar Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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For the Burger Patty

1 lb Ground beef

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp Watkins garlic powder

1/2 tsp Onion powder

1 tbs Original Worcestershire Sauce

For the Burger Assembly

2 pieces Burger buns

2 slices Cheddar cheese

2 leaves Lettuce

1 slices Tomato

4 slices Pickles

to taste Ketchup

to taste Mustard

Method

Preparing the Burger Patty

Mix Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until just combined without overworking the meat.

Form Patties

Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, approximately ¾ inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.

Cooking the Burger

Preheat Grill or Skillet

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

Cook Patties

Place the burger patties on the hot grill or skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for medium doneness.

Add Cheese

In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty. Cover with a lid to melt the cheese.

Assembling the Burger

Prepare Buns

Toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

Layer Ingredients

On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked burger patty with melted cheese. Top with a slice of tomato, pickles, ketchup, and mustard to taste. Finally, cover with the top half of the bun.

Serving

Serve

Serve the burgers immediately with your choice of sides, such as fries or a salad.