Best Burger Recipes

Best Hamburger Patty Recipe – Thick or thin, made on the grill or stovetop, this is the best and easiest all-purpose recipe for perfect hamburger patties every time! These juicy, delicious homemade hamburgers are ready in less than 30 minutes and are a must-make for your next cookout.

Is it a thin diner-style hamburger patty, or a thick steakhouse-sized burger? Seared to the peak of juiciness on a grill or in a flat griddle?

Make burgers your way and have them come out flawless every time with what I consider to be the Best Hamburger Patty Recipe, in my humble opinion.

It’s a classic all-American recipe for mouthwatering burgers that can be cooked on the grill, on the stovetop, as thick 1/3 pound patties, or as ultra-thin griddle patties.

Best Hamburger Patty Recipe (Grilled or Stovetop)

Best Hamburger Patty Recipe – Thick or thin, made on the grill or stovetop, this is the best and easiest all-purpose recipe for perfect hamburger patties every time!

Prep: 15min

Total: 23min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 hamburger

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 hamburger, calories 430 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 32 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Sodium 617 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds ground chuck
• ½ cup crushed saltine crackers (or Panko breadcrumbs)
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instruction:

1. Set out a large mixing bowl. Add in the ground beef, crushed crackers, egg, Worcestershire sauce, milk, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Mix by hand until the meat mixture is smooth, but stop once the mixture looks even. (Overmixing can create a dense heavy texture.)
2. Press the meat down in the bowl, into an even disk. Use a knife to cut and divide the hamburger patty mixture into 6 – 1/3 pound grill or skillet patties, or 12 thin griddle patties.
3. Set out a baking sheet, lined with wax paper or foil, to hold the patties. One at a time, gather the patty mix and press firmly into patties. Shape them just slightly larger than the buns you plan to use, to account for shrinkage during cooking. Set the patties on the baking sheet. Use a spoon to press a dent in the center of each patty so they don’t puff up as they cook. If you need to stack the patties separate them with a sheet of wax paper.
4. Preheat the grill or a skillet to medium heat. (Approximately 350-400 degrees F.)
5. For thick patties: Grill or fry the patties for 3-4 minutes per side.
6. For thin patties: Cook on the griddle for 2 minutes per side.
7. Stack the hot patties on hamburgers buns, and top with your favorite hamburgers toppings. Serve warm.

Best Burger Recipe

The Best Burgers on your table in 30 minutes! They are tender, juicy and flavorful, infused with seasonings and either topped with cheese or sandwiched in between toasted cheddar jalapeno buns. See post for how to freeze patties and cooked burgers.

Prep: 15min

Total: 23min

Yield: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 hamburger buns
• 1 large jalapeno (sliced and seeded)
• 8 slices cheddar cheese (the thicker the cheesier)
• 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80/20 ) (may sub ground beef)
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 shallot (minced)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp EACH dried oregano, salt
• 1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, ground cumin, pepper
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons of your favorite barbecue sauce
• Bacon
• Lettuce
• Tomatoes
• Pickles
• Red onion

Instruction:

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Steakhouse Burgers

This is the ultimate burger recipe. The burgers are packed with flavor and reliably juicy, even when cooked to well-done.

Prep: 15min

Total: 25min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 burger

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 burger, calories 517, Fat 27 g, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 37 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, unSaturated Fat , Sugar 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Sodium 567 mg, Cholesterol 116 mg

Ingredients:

• 2 pieces white sandwich bread, crusts removed and cut into ¼-inch pieces
• ⅓ cup milk
• 2½ teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 3 pounds 80 to 85% lean ground beef
• 3 scallions, white and green parts, very finely sliced (optional)
• 8 hamburger buns

Instruction:

1. Preheat the grill to high heat.
2. In a large bowl, mash the bread and milk together with a fork until it forms a chunky paste. Add the salt, pepper, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and ketchup and mix well.
3. Add the ground beef and scallions and break the meat up with your hands. Mix everything together until evenly combined. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and form compact balls. Flatten the balls into ¾-inch patties about 4½ inches across. Form a slight depression in the center of each patty to prevent the burgers from puffing up on the grill.
4. Oil the grilling grates. Grill the burgers, covered, until nicely browned on the first side, 2 to 4 minutes. Flip burgers and continue cooking for a few minutes more until desired doneness is reached. Before serving, toast the buns on the cooler side of the grill if desired.
5. Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The uncooked burgers can be frozen for up to three months. (Freeze the burgers on a baking sheet or plate so their shape sets, then transfer them to a sealable plastic bag for easy storage.) Defrost the burgers overnight in the refrigerator prior to serving and then cook as directed.

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