Best Hamburger Patty Recipe (Grilled or Stovetop)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
23 mins
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Servings
6 patties
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Calories
430 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Best Hamburger Patty Recipe (Grilled or Stovetop)
Description
The recipe calls for mixing lean ground chuck with crushed crackers or breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, milk, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. These ingredients bind and season the meat without overworking, which can cause density. The mixture is pressed into a flat disk and cut into 6 larger patties or 12 thinner ones depending on preference.
Each patty is formed firmly but gently, with a dent pressed into the center to prevent puffing during cooking. The patties can be cooked on a medium-heated grill or skillet, ensuring even cooking and a slightly charred, flavorful crust. This method yields burgers with a balanced texture and a hearty taste from the Worcestershire sauce and seasonings.
The patties can be prepared in advance and stored tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for up to three days or frozen for up to three months. If substituting regular dried breadcrumbs for crackers, reduce the amount to avoid a denser texture.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground chuck
- ½ cup saltine crackers or Panko breadcrumbs, crushed
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
- Store formed patties wrapped tightly in plastic or an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- If substituting regular dried breadcrumbs for crackers or panko, reduce the amount to 1/4 cup to avoid a dense texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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