Big Tasty Burger

Sink your teeth into the ultimate homemade 'Big Tasty Burger,' a juicy and flavorful crowd-pleaser that's perfect for any burger lover! Crafted from perfectly seasoned 80% lean ground beef, these patties are seared to perfection and topped with gooey melted American cheese. A zesty homemade burger sauce, made with a smoky kick of paprika, elevates every bite, while crisp iceberg lettuce, fresh tomato slices, and crunchy onion rings add the perfect balance of texture and freshness. Served on lightly toasted burger buns, this recipe packs restaurant-quality taste into just 25 minutes of total prep and cook time. Ideal for your next backyard barbecue or family dinner, this easy-to-make burger promises bold flavor in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef (80% lean)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 4 slices American cheese slices
• 4 buns Burger buns
• 4 leaves Iceberg lettuce
• 1 large Tomato
• 1 small Onion
• 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Ketchup
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently with your hands until evenly combined. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty, about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to the pan.

Step 3

Once hot, place the patties in the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes on one side without moving them to achieve a good sear.

Step 4

Flip the patties and place a slice of American cheese on each. Continue to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes for medium or until cooked to your desired doneness.

Step 5

While the burgers are cooking, prepare the toppings. Slice the tomato into rounds, and slice the onion into thin rings.

Step 6

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, and smoked paprika to create the burger sauce.

Step 7

Lightly toast the burger buns in a separate dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown.

Step 8

Assemble the burgers: Spread a generous amount of the burger sauce on the bottom bun, add a leaf of lettuce, followed by a tomato slice, a cooked burger patty with melted cheese, and onion rings. Top with the other half of the bun.

Step 9

Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1211.4 grams (1211.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2986

Total Fat 213.80g	274%
Saturated Fat 69.50g	348%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 513mg	171%
Sodium 7295mg	317%
Total Carbohydrate 139.90g	51%
Dietary Fiber 8.80g	31%
Total Sugars 40.30g
Protein 120.70g	241%

Vitamin D 55IU	275%
Calcium 1070mg	82%
Iron 17mg	96%
Potassium 2226mg	47%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.9%

Protein: 16.3%

Carbs: 18.9%