Classic Hamburger Patties
Our classic hamburger patty recipe will turn even the most basic burger nights into a restaurant-quality experience and serve as the perfect blank canvas for your wildest burger creations.
Equipment
- Burger press optional
- Cast iron grill pan optional
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80% lean
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Dash liquid smoke
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Form meat into three equal-sized balls.
- Flatten and shape burger patties until they are about 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thick.
Cooking On Cast Iron
- Preheat cast iron pan over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer patties to cast iron pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Flip patties and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, adding cheese immediately if desired.
- Check for doneness. Remove from heat and serve.
Cooking On A Skillet
- Add about 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to a skillet and heat on medium-high, for about 3 minutes.
- Transfer patties to skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Flip patties and cook for another 3 to 4minutes, adding cheese immediately if desired.
Grilling
- Preheat grill on medium-high heat and let it get to temperature, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer patties to grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Flip patties and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, topping with cheese 2 to 3 minutes into cooking if desired.
Notes
Tip: We use this awesome Cuisinart stuffed burger press to get the perfect patties every time! It helps us make sure they're equal in size and thickness so that they cook at the same rate.
Freezing option: You can prep a bunch of these burger patties at once and freeze them for easy grilling later on! After shaping, we like to individually wrap them in plastic wrap and store them in a large freezer bag. (The plastic wrap will prevent them from sticking to each other. Alternatively, you can use squares of wax paper between the patties.) They'll stay fresh for up to 3 months - just make sure to label them with the date so you know when to use them by!
Sticking burgers: If your burgers are sticking to your pan or to your grill, they are not ready to be flipped or removed. Give them another minute or so and they will come away freely.
Nutrition
Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 3mg
