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The Simple, 3-Ingredient Burger

Last Updated on August 29, 2022

What if we told you that you can whip together a burger in five minutes that will amaze your friends and family?

Check out our simple recipe for making a mouth-watering cheeseburger with only three(-ish) ingredients.

The magic of this burger is that it can be a blank canvas for experimenting with new and unique toppings like pickled vegetables and even…wait for it…PEANUT BUTTER!

Check out our feature on some fresh approaches to burger recipes for more…

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The Simple 3-Ingredient Burger

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Protein: Beef
Cut: Ground Beef
Diet: Gluten Free, Keto
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ButcherBox ground beef
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika (or smoked paprika)
  • 1 tbsp salt (Kosher, sea salt, or other)
  • 3-4 slices American or cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Mix the BB ground beef and all the spices together in large bowl.
  • Break mixture into 3-4 equal parts.
  • Take each section of ground beef to create 3-4 equal-sized 1/2 thick inch flat patties.
  • Preheat cast-iron pan or grill to medium-high.
  • Grill or pan-sear for 4 minutes each side.
  • Don't Forget! Add cheese as soon as you flip over burgers the first time.
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Yankel Polak is the Head Chef at ButcherBox.