Best Hamburger Recipe
A delicious and juicy homemade beef burger recipe that is easy to prepare and sure to please the entire family.
Ingredients
Burger Patties
- 1 lb 80/20 ground beef Do not use leaner beef for juiciness.
- 1 tsp salt To taste.
- 1 tsp pepper To taste.
- 1 tsp garlic powder Add more if desired.
Toppings
- Cheese slices Classic choice to melt over patties.
- Pickles For freshness.
- Lettuce Crunchy texture.
- Bacon Always a good choice.
- Avocado Optional topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, add 80/20 ground beef, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Gently mix the ingredients without overworking the meat.
- Form the mixture into patties, shaping them slightly wider than the buns.
- Press a dent in the center of each patty to prevent swelling.
Cooking
- Heat a grill or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the patties for about 4 minutes on each side.
- Only flip once during cooking.
- Optional: Brush melted butter over the patties while cooking.
Serving
- Once cooked, assemble the burgers in warm buns with desired toppings.
- Serve with sides like onion rings or sweet potato fries.
Notes
Refrigerate uncooked patties wrapped in parchment for up to a day. Freezer-friendly. Use a cast iron skillet as an alternative to grilling.