🥩 Step 1: Prepare the meat

In a bowl, combine ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce.

Mix gently with your hands — don’t overwork the meat, or your burgers will be tough.

🍔 Step 2: Shape the pattie

Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties about 2 cm thick.

Make a small dent in the center of each patty (this prevents puffing while cooking).

🔥 Step 3: Cook the patties

Heat a grill or pan over medium-high heat.

Cook patties:

• 3–4 minutes per side for medium
• Add cheese in the last minute and cover to melt

Avoid pressing down the patties — it removes juices!

🍞 Step 4: Toast the buns

Spread butter on the buns and toast them in a pan until golden.
This adds flavor and keeps the bun from getting soggy.

🥪 Step 5: Assemble the burger

Layer your burger like this:

1. Bottom bun
2. Sauce
3. Lettuce
4. Juicy patty with melted cheese
5. Tomato + onion + pickles
6. More sauce
7. Top bun

🍯 Step 6: Serve

Serve immediately while hot and juicy 😋
Perfect with fries, salad, or even potato wedges.

💡 Pro Tips for Extra Juicy Burgers

• Use 80/20 beef (fat = flavor + juiciness)
• Don’t press the burger while cooking
• Let patties rest for 2 minutes after cooking
• Add a cube of butter inside the patty for extra richness 🤫

😍 Flavor Variations

• 🔥 Spicy: add chili flakes or hot sauce
• 🧄 Garlic butter burger: brush with garlic butter
• 🧀 Double cheese: mix cheese inside the patty