Best Hamburger Patty Recipe (Grilled or Stovetop)

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    23 mins

  • Servings

    6 patties

  • Calories

    430 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

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!

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Ingredients

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  • 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
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Instructions

  1. 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.)
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Preheat the grill or a skillet to medium heat. (Approximately 350-400 degrees F.)
  5. For thick patties: Grill or fry the patties for 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. For thin patties: Cook on the griddle for 2 minutes per side.
  7. Stack the hot patties on hamburgers buns, and top with your favorite hamburgers toppings. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Homemade hamburger patties will keep well tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • If you substitute regular dried breadcrumbs for the crackers or panko, reduce to 1/4 cup. They are denser and will create a "meatloaf texture" if you add the regular amount.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1hamburger Calories 430kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 135mg (45%) Sodium 617mg (26%) Potassium 486mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 40IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6patties

Amount Per Serving

Calories 430 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1hamburger
Calories 430kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 135mg 45%
Sodium 617mg 26%
Potassium 486mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 40IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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