Introduction: Cooking a Burger, the Easy Way

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

Step 1: Preparation

Preheat the cast iron skillet to medium low heat and add oil

Step 2: Veggies

Cut up any veggies or other toppings you want

Step 3: Seasoning

Add whatever seasonings you want to one side of the patty

Step 4: Cooking

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.

Step 5: Cooking Cont.

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.

Step 6: Additional Cooking

Add precooked bacon on the skillet and cheese on the patty if desired

Step 7: Presentation

Add all ingredients on a hamburger bun and enjoy!