Classic Hamburger Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
277 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Classic Hamburger Recipe
Description
The Classic Hamburger is prepared by combining ground beef with grated onion and Worcestershire sauce, taking care not to overmix. Forming patties with a slight indentation in the center prevents puffing as they cook. Refrigerating before cooking helps the patties hold their shape.
Cooking over medium heat either on a grill or in a cast-iron pan, the burgers are seared on both sides until they reach 160°F internal temperature, which ensures safe doneness and juicy texture. Seasoning just before cooking enhances flavor without drawing out moisture.
After cooking, resting the burgers for several minutes allows juices to redistribute. Serving the patties on toasted buns creates a contrast between the crusty bread and moist beef. Additional seasoning or toppings can be added as desired.
The recipe includes options for cooking in an air fryer or in a pan with olive oil, and storing raw or cooked burgers safely.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20 or lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon onion grated
- 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- salt or burger seasoning
- black pepper or burger seasoning
- 4 Hamburger Bun
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine beef, onion, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix just until combined.
- Gently shape into 4 patties, about ¾-inch thick. Using your thumb, create an indent, about ½-inch wide, in the center of each burger.
- Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before cooking.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Season the outside of the burgers with salt & pepper or burger seasoning.
- Cook burgers about 4-6 minutes per side or until they reach 160°F.
- Rest for 5 minutes. Serve on toasted rolls or buns.
Notes
- Use the large side of a box grater to grate the onion for better mixing and texture.
- Refrigerate patties for at least 20 minutes before cooking to help them hold shape.
- Cook patties on medium heat in a cast-iron pan with olive oil or on a grill, ensuring an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Let cooked burgers rest 5 minutes before serving to retain juices.
- Air fryer cooking instructions: cook patties for 6 minutes per side, flipping halfway through.
- Store raw burgers in the fridge up to 2 days, and cooked burgers up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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