Perfect Burger Recipe

Assembled Burger on wooden cutting board

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Homemade hamburgers only require a few simple ingredients, but the process is key for perfect burgers. This recipe breaks down those steps so you can have a delicious, juicy, burger every single time!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Equipment

Grill (we use this one from Char-Broil. The BEST!)
Meat Thermometer (reliable temperature readings every time)

Ingredients

24 ounces ground chuck 80/20 ground beef
½ tablespoon Dry Onion Soup Mix
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 slices cheese optional
buns, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, condiments, etc

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Place 24 ounces ground chuck into a large mixing bowl and add in ½ tablespoon Dry Onion Soup Mix and 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce. Gently mix the seasonings into the meat using your hands until just incorporated.
Score the meat into 4 sections. And then shape each section into a patty that is about ¾ to 1 inch thick and slightly larger than the bottom of your burger bun.
Using your thumb, press down on the center of each burger about ¼ inch deep, forming an indentation in each burger.
Place the hamburger patties back into the refrigerator until ready to grill or pan-fry while the grill (or pan) preheats.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Once heated, add the burgers to the grill and cook for 4 minutes on the first side.
Flip the burgers, resisting the urge to press down on the patty. Cook until the burgers reach 155℉ (68℃).
Remove burgers from the grill and place onto a plate or a rack on a baking sheet. Top with sliced cheese if desired, and loosely tent with aluminum foil. Let burgers rest for 10 minutes before assembling the burger.
Assemble the hamburgers by placing onto a bun and then topping as desired.

Video

Notes

To Pan-Fry the Burgers: Preheat a cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat. Place prepared patties into the skillet and cook for 3 minutes per the first side and then flip and cook until the desired temperature is reached.

Temperature for Burgers: Cook burgers until they reach 5 degrees below the temperature you desire.

Well-done: 160℉
Medium-Well: 150-155℉
Medium: 140-145℉

Dried Onion Soup Seasoning: In place of a full batch of homemade dried onion soup mix, use the following seasonings: 1 teaspoon onion flakes, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, celery seed, pepper, and dried parsley.

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