In a bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well, then divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into patties about 2 cm thick.
Heat a skillet or grill to medium-high heat. Brush the patties with a little olive oil, then cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, until nicely browned and cooked through.
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover the skillet to allow the cheese to melt.
Meanwhile, halve the hamburger buns and toast them in a dry skillet or brushed with a little butter, until golden brown on the cut sides.
Prepare the vegetables: slice the tomato and red onion into thin rings, and slice the pickles.
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and ketchup. Spread the mixture on the cut sides of the toasted buns.
Assemble the burger: on the bottom bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cheesy beef patty, tomato slices, red onion rings, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.
Serve immediately, preferably with french fries or homemade steak fries. Tip: For an even more intense spicy flavor, you can add extra chili powder to the meat mixture.
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