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TIPS & TRICKS: Fresh veggies and homemade sauces always make for a better burger. Your local farmers market is the best place to find fresh produce and ingredients for homemade sauces.
FARM FRESH BURGER WITH HOMEMADE MAYO M A K E S : 2 B U R G E R S | P R E P : 1 5 M I N . | C O O K : 1 0 M I N . | T O TA L : 2 5 M I N .
INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. ground beef | Salt and pepper | 1 large tomato, sliced in thick rings | 1 small red onion, sliced in thick rings | Refrigerator pickles (found in the refrigerated section of your grocer) | 2 slices of American cheese | Homemade mayo, recipe below | 2 fresh hamburger buns Homemade Mayo Ingredients: 1 egg | 1 Tbsp. lemon juice | ½ tsp. salt | 1/8 tsp. garlic powder | 1 cup avocado oil MAYO DIRECTIONS: MIX egg, lemon juice, salt, and garlic powder in a blender. POUR in avocado oil slowly and mix on high until desired consistency. Homemade mayo will keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 10 days. BURGER DIRECTIONS: PREPARE Homemade Mayo ahead of time. For burgers, heat a nonstick pan to medium/high heat. HALF ground beef into two ½ pound portions. FORM each portion into a patty. Salt and pepper both sides of patties and place into hot skillet. COOK 2 minutes on each side and repeat until the internal temperature is 160° or your desired temperature. REMOVE patties from heat and set aside. PL ACE one slice of American cheese on each patty immediately. Now build your burgers. SPREAD mayonnaise onto each side of the fresh bun and place a patty with melted cheese on the bottom bun. TOP with fresh veggies, pickles, and top bun.
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