Cooking a Burger, the Easy Way
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Cooking a Burger, the Easy Way
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Have your friends and family made fun of you for not being able to cook? Well here is a way to cook a burger that is so simple, a college student can do it!
Supplies
- Frozen or fresh hamburger patty
- Cooking oil (olive oil)
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, etc. (seasoning of your choice)
- Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, etc. (toppings of your choice)
- Ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, etc. (Sauces of your choice)
- Hamburger bun
- Cast iron skillet
- Spatula
Preparation
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Preheat the cast iron skillet to medium low heat and add oil
Veggies
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Cut up any veggies or other toppings you want
Seasoning
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Add whatever seasonings you want to one side of the patty
Cooking
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Place the patty on the preheated skillet seasoned side down. Season the other side and let cook for around 7 minutes, or until the juices start coming out of the top.
Cooking Cont.
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Let the burger cook for another 5 minutes. Make sure the inside of the patty reaches 160 degrees F or that the inside has reached desired color.
Additional Cooking
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Add precooked bacon on the skillet and cheese on the patty if desired
Presentation
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Add all ingredients on a hamburger bun and enjoy!