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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 Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 6 patties
Calories: 430 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
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
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.
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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
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
% 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.