This is the best and simplest all-purpose recipe for perfect hamburger patties every time; thick or thin, made on the grill or stovetop, these juicy, flavorful homemade hamburgers are ready in less than 30 minutes and are a must-make for your next cookout.
Is it a thick steakhouse-sized burger or a thin hamburger patty, seared to the juiciest possible degree on a grill or in a flat griddle?
With what I consider to be the Best Hamburger Patty Recipe, you can make burgers your way and have them turn out perfectly each and every time.
It’s a traditional American recipe for delectable burgers that can be made into thick 1/3 pound patties for the grill or thin griddle patties for the oven.
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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
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:
- 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.)
- 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.
- 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.
- Preheat the grill or a skillet to medium heat. (Approximately 350-400 degrees F.)
- For thick patties: Grill or fry the patties for 3-4 minutes per side.
- For thin patties: Cook on the griddle for 2 minutes per side.
- Stack the hot patties on hamburgers buns, and top with your favorite hamburgers toppings. Serve warm.
FAQ
How can I add flavor to my grilled burgers?
Use cold ground beef, combine butter rather than seasonings, avoid overworking the meat, liberally season the burgers, use a clean grill, heat your grill in “zones,” wait to flip, and avoid flare-ups.
How long do you grill a cheeseburger for?
Parsley, basil, thyme, oregano, marjoram, savory, garlic, and chili flakes or powder go well with beef burgers. To enhance flavor, try dill pickles, sweet relish, capers, anchovies, or chutney. Almost any cheese goes well with a beef burger.
How do you cook cheeseburgers on the grill?
How long should burgers be cooked on the grill? Well-done: 10 minutes. Medium: 7-8 minutes. Medium-well: 9 minutes. Medium-rare: 6-7 minutes.