The Ultimate Easy Burger Dinner
A simple and delicious burger recipe that evokes nostalgia and joy, perfect for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 pieces hamburger buns
- Lettuce, tomato, onion (for topping)
- Mustard and ketchup
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Use your hands to gently mix until just combined.
- Shape the Patties: Divide the beef mixture into four equal portions and gently shape each into a patty, about ¾ inch thick.
- Heat the Grill or Pan: Preheat the grill to medium-high or heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil.
- Cook the Patties: Place the patties on the grill or in the pan; cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Toast the Buns: While the burgers are cooking, toast your buns either on the grill or in the pan until slightly golden.
- Assemble Your Burger: Layer lettuce on the bottom half of each bun, add the patty, top with tomato and onion, add condiments, and close with the top bun.
Notes
Serve with a side of crispy fries or fresh salad. You can set up a burger bar for fun customization with toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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