Big juicy hamburger patties don’t need a lot of ingredients or extras. With just a few great tips, these patties are perfect for cookouts all year round!
Beef For Hamburgers
This hamburger recipe is simple and makes perfect juicy patties with just beef and seasonings. Ground Beef – A perfect hamburger starts with the right meat. I use an 80/20 blend of ground beef (aka lean ground beef). It has enough fat to keep the hamburger patties moist without being greasy or causing flare-ups. Regular ground beef has too much fat that will drip out into the grill and extra lean beef can dry out. Seasonings – Worcestershire sauce helps the beef brown and a nice savory flavor. The seasonings are simple. Salt in this burger recipe can be replaced with a DIY burger seasoning. Cheese (optional) – I love a slice of cheddar cheese but feel free to experiment with other cheeses like pepper jack. Once your burger is done, place a cheese slice atop each patty and let it rest until melted for the perfect cheeseburger.
How to Make Hamburger Patties
The best hamburger recipe is simple with just a few ingredients. These contain no breadcrumbs, allowing the flavor to come from the burger itself.
GRILL: On medium heat, cook burgers for 4-5 minutes per side. STOVETOP: Use a heavy-duty skillet or cast-iron skillet. Cook the burgers over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side. AIR FRYER: Place prepared patties in a single layer in the air fryer. Cook for 6 minutes, flip, & cook another 3-5 minutes.
Best Burger Toppings
The perfect way to finish off this burger recipe is with fresh hamburger buns and lots of toppings.
Condiments: Think beyond ketchup and mustard. Add BBQ sauce, mayo, or even a little hot sauce or Thousand Island dressing. Toppings: Tomato, lettuce, pickles, and red onion are classic toppings but try bacon, mushrooms, or even fried eggs.
Can you Freeze Hamburger Patties?
Hamburgers can be frozen (raw or cooked and cooled) with parchment paper between each patty for up to a month. Did you enjoy this Classic Hamburger Recipe? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
