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Homemade Gourmet Burger with Special Sauce

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Homemade Gourmet Burger with Special Sauce

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Homemade Gourmet Burger with Special Sauce

Name: Homemade Gourmet Burger with Special Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 500 grams Ground Beef (for two burger patties); 1/2 teaspoon Salt (or to taste, for seasoning beef); 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (or to taste, for seasoning beef); 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder (for seasoning beef and sauce); 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder (for seasoning beef); 2 count Burger Buns (toasted); 2 count Cheddar Cheese Slices; 2-4 leaves Lettuce Leaves; 1 medium Tomato (sliced); 1/4 cup Red Onion (thinly sliced into rings); 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (for special sauce); 1/4 cup Ketchup (for special sauce); 2 tablespoons Yellow Mustard (for special sauce); 2 tablespoons Dill Pickles (finely chopped, for special sauce); 1 tablespoon White Onion (finely chopped, for special sauce); 1/4 teaspoon Paprika (for special sauce)

This recipe guides you through making a delicious gourmet burger from scratch, including a savory homemade special sauce. Perfect for burger lovers, this dish features perfectly seasoned beef patties, melted cheese, fresh vegetables, and a creamy, tangy sauce, all assembled on a toasted bun for an ultimate culinary experience.

#burger

#homemade

#special sauce

#beef

#comfort food

#gourmet

#lunch

#dinner

Seasoning the ground beef

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

750

Calories

45g

Protein

40g

Carbs

45g

Fat

The special homemade sauce

Ingredients

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Grilling the cheese-topped patties

Instructions

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Season the ground beef in a bowl with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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Season the ground beef in a bowl with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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Don't overmix the beef, as it can make the patties tough. Mix just until combined.
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Form the seasoned ground beef into two equal-sized patties, slightly larger than your burger buns to account for shrinkage during cooking.
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Form the seasoned ground beef into two equal-sized patties, slightly larger than your burger buns to account for shrinkage during cooking.
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Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent it from bulging while cooking.
3
Finely chop the dill pickles and a small amount of white onion for the special sauce.
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Finely chop the dill pickles and a small amount of white onion for the special sauce.
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Ensure the pieces are very fine for a smooth sauce texture.
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In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, and yellow mustard.
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In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, and yellow mustard.
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Use good quality condiments for the best flavor.
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Add the finely chopped pickles and white onion to the sauce mixture.
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Add the finely chopped pickles and white onion to the sauce mixture.
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Season the special sauce with a pinch of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
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Season the special sauce with a pinch of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
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Adjust seasonings to your taste preference.
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Mix the special sauce thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
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Mix the special sauce thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
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For best flavor, let the sauce chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
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Preheat a grill or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Cook the burger patties for 3-5 minutes per side, depending on desired doneness.
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Preheat a grill or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Cook the burger patties for 3-5 minutes per side, depending on desired doneness.
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Avoid pressing down on the patties while cooking, as this squeezes out the juices.
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During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.
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During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.
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Cover the pan for a few seconds to help the cheese melt perfectly.
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Lightly toast your burger buns. Spread a generous amount of the special sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
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Lightly toast your burger buns. Spread a generous amount of the special sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
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Toasting the buns prevents them from getting soggy and adds a nice texture.
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Layer fresh lettuce leaves and tomato slices over the sauce on the bottom bun.
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Layer fresh lettuce leaves and tomato slices over the sauce on the bottom bun.
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Arrange vegetables neatly for an appealing presentation.
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Carefully place the cooked patty with melted cheese on top of the vegetables.
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Carefully place the cooked patty with melted cheese on top of the vegetables.
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Add a few thin slices of red onion on top of the patty.
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Add a few thin slices of red onion on top of the patty.
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For a milder onion flavor, soak the slices in cold water for 10 minutes before assembling.
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Spread more special sauce on the top half of the burger bun and place it over the assembled ingredients to complete your homemade gourmet burger.
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Spread more special sauce on the top half of the burger bun and place it over the assembled ingredients to complete your homemade gourmet burger.
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Serve immediately with your favorite sides like fries or onion rings.

💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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Homemade Gourmet Burger with Special Sauce

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Ground Beef(for two burger patties)

Salt(or to taste, for seasoning beef)

Black Pepper(or to taste, for seasoning beef)

Garlic Powder(for seasoning beef and sauce)

Onion Powder(for seasoning beef)

Burger Buns(toasted)

Cheddar Cheese Slices

Lettuce Leaves

Tomato(sliced)

Red Onion(thinly sliced into rings)

Mayonnaise(for special sauce)

Ketchup(for special sauce)

Yellow Mustard(for special sauce)

Dill Pickles(finely chopped, for special sauce)

White Onion(finely chopped, for special sauce)

Paprika(for special sauce)

Servings: 2

Instructions

Season the ground beef in a bowl with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.Preview1mPreviewSeason the ground beef in a bowl with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.1m

Form the seasoned ground beef into two equal-sized patties, slightly larger than your burger buns to account for shrinkage during cooking.Preview2mPreviewForm the seasoned ground beef into two equal-sized patties, slightly larger than your burger buns to account for shrinkage during cooking.2m

Finely chop the dill pickles and a small amount of white onion for the special sauce.Preview2mPreviewFinely chop the dill pickles and a small amount of white onion for the special sauce.2m

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, and yellow mustard.Preview1mPreviewIn a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, and yellow mustard.1m

Add the finely chopped pickles and white onion to the sauce mixture.Preview1mPreviewAdd the finely chopped pickles and white onion to the sauce mixture.1m

Season the special sauce with a pinch of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.Preview1mPreviewSeason the special sauce with a pinch of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.1m

Mix the special sauce thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.Preview1mPreviewMix the special sauce thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.1m

During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.Preview1mPreviewDuring the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.1m

Lightly toast your burger buns. Spread a generous amount of the special sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun.Preview2mPreviewLightly toast your burger buns. Spread a generous amount of the special sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun.2m

Layer fresh lettuce leaves and tomato slices over the sauce on the bottom bun.Preview1mPreviewLayer fresh lettuce leaves and tomato slices over the sauce on the bottom bun.1m

Carefully place the cooked patty with melted cheese on top of the vegetables.Preview1mPreviewCarefully place the cooked patty with melted cheese on top of the vegetables.1m

Add a few thin slices of red onion on top of the patty.Preview1mPreviewAdd a few thin slices of red onion on top of the patty.1m

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Ground Beef
(for two burger patties)

Salt
(or to taste, for seasoning beef)

Black Pepper
(or to taste, for seasoning beef)

Garlic Powder
(for seasoning beef and sauce)

Onion Powder
(for seasoning beef)

Burger Buns
(toasted)

Tomato
(sliced)

Red Onion
(thinly sliced into rings)

Mayonnaise
(for special sauce)

Ketchup
(for special sauce)

Yellow Mustard
(for special sauce)

Dill Pickles
(finely chopped, for special sauce)

White Onion
(finely chopped, for special sauce)

Paprika
(for special sauce)

Season the ground beef in a bowl with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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1m
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Season the ground beef in a bowl with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
1m

Form the seasoned ground beef into two equal-sized patties, slightly larger than your burger buns to account for shrinkage during cooking.
Preview
2m
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Form the seasoned ground beef into two equal-sized patties, slightly larger than your burger buns to account for shrinkage during cooking.
2m

Finely chop the dill pickles and a small amount of white onion for the special sauce.
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2m
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Finely chop the dill pickles and a small amount of white onion for the special sauce.
2m

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, and yellow mustard.
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1m
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In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, and yellow mustard.
1m

Add the finely chopped pickles and white onion to the sauce mixture.
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1m
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Add the finely chopped pickles and white onion to the sauce mixture.
1m

Season the special sauce with a pinch of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
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1m
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Season the special sauce with a pinch of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
1m

Mix the special sauce thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
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1m
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Mix the special sauce thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
1m

During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.
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1m
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During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.
1m

Lightly toast your burger buns. Spread a generous amount of the special sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
Preview
2m
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Lightly toast your burger buns. Spread a generous amount of the special sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
2m

Layer fresh lettuce leaves and tomato slices over the sauce on the bottom bun.
Preview
1m
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Layer fresh lettuce leaves and tomato slices over the sauce on the bottom bun.
1m

Carefully place the cooked patty with melted cheese on top of the vegetables.
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1m
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Carefully place the cooked patty with melted cheese on top of the vegetables.
1m

Add a few thin slices of red onion on top of the patty.
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1m
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Add a few thin slices of red onion on top of the patty.
1m