Best Burger Recipe in the Skillet
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
509 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Best Burger Recipe in the Skillet
Description
The Best Burger Recipe in the Skillet starts with 80/20 ground beef mixed gently with Worcestershire sauce and a blend of salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper to season throughout. The ground beef is formed into six equal patties, each pressed with a small well to encourage even cooking and prevent puffing.
Cooking in a very hot cast iron or heavy-bottom skillet allows a crisp, seared crust to develop while keeping the interior juicy. Each side cooks for 3-4 minutes, giving a classic medium doneness and rich flavor. The patties are served on toasted hamburger buns with traditional toppings including tomato, lettuce, pickles, raw red onion, fried or caramelized onions, sliced cheese, and condiments like ketchup or mustard to taste.
Adjusting portion size can create sliders or thinner burgers with adjusted cooking times. The recipe balances seasoning and technique to produce a satisfying pan-cooked burger with contrasting textures from crisp toppings and soft buns.
This method suits cook-at-home preparations where a skillet is preferred over grilling and allows control over doneness and crust formation.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. ground beef 80/20
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt fine kosher
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 6 Hamburger Bun toasted
Burger Toppings
- tomato
- lettuce
- pickles
- onion red, raw
- Condiments , like ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise and BBQ sauce
- onion fried or caramelized
- cheese sliced
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper, and set aside.
- Place the ground beef in a large bowl. Pour the Worcestershire sauce onto the meat.
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper. Stir until combined.
- Pour the seasonings on top of the beef.
- Using clean hands, break the beef into smaller pieces and gently toss together. Do not knead, as this will create tougher burgers.
- Divide your meat into six portions, and form the patties with your hands or a burger press. (Mine were 1/3 lb. each and about 1 ½” thick.) Place the patties onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Using a finger or a spoon, create a well in the top of each burger. This will prevent the burger from shrinking up and bloating in the middle.
- Place the burgers in the fridge while you warm your skillet.
- Place a cast iron or heavy bottomed skillet over medium-high heat on the stovetop, and heat until screaming hot.
- Cook the burger patties for 3-4 minutes per side, flipping only once and not pressing down with the spatula. (If you press down, your burgers will lose moisture.)
- Use a meat thermometer to take the burgers’ temperature. When the burgers is within 5-10 degrees of your desired temperature, remove from the skillet. Place it on a plate, cover with foil and let rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve on a bun with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
Notes
- To make smaller sliders or thinner patties, adjust cooking time accordingly and prepare additional buns as needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 509 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 509kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 345mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 495mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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