Hamburger Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
815 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Hamburger Recipe
Description
The recipe focuses on forming ground beef with adequate fat content into lightly handled patties sized for buns, preserving juiciness. A dent is made in the patty surface to prevent curling during cooking. Patties are cooked over high heat to sear and develop a deep golden crust without pressing down, ensuring tenderness inside. Onions are caramelized separately to bring a sweet, soft texture as a topping. Cheese slices can be added and melted over the patties near the end of the cooking process.
Buns are toasted lightly to provide a slight crunch and warmth. The assembled burgers include layers of lettuce, tomato, patty, pickles, onions, and sauces as preferred. Serving suggestions include French fries or baked wedges on the side, balancing the meal.
Choosing ground beef with at least 20% fat preserves flavor and moisture, with chuck or wagyu providing excellent taste. For leaner meat, additional flavorings may be necessary, but this recipe is tailored for higher fat content beef. The recipe has been refined over time with video guidance to achieve ideal patties.
Ingredients
Hamburger Pattie
- 800g - 1kg / 1.6 - 2 lb ground beef Note 1, 20%+ fat, mince
- salt
- black pepper
- 3 onion peeled and sliced into rings
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 4 - 8 cheese slices, choice; example Swiss; optional
Hamburger
- 4 hamburger buns soft, lightly toasted
- lettuce tomato sliced
- tomato tomato sliced
- ketchup pickles sliced
- mustard
- relish
- pickles
On the side
- French Fries
- potatoes baked wedges
Instructions
- Separate beef into 4 equal portions. Use hands to lightly form into patties the size of your buns (mine are about 10 cm / 4") - don't press hard, light fingers = soft juicy patties (see video for how I do this).
- Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Make a dent on one side (stop burger from become dome shape and shrinking when cooking).
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a heavy based skillet or BBQ over high heat. Add onion and cook until wilted and caramelised. Season with salt and pepper, then remove.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil until smoking. Add patties and cook for 2 minutes until deep golden with a great crust. Do not press! Flip carefully, cook for 1 minute then top with cheese (if using). Cover with lid and cook for further 1 minute until cheese is melted.
- Meanwhile, toast the cut side of the buns lightly.
- To serve: Spread base of buns with sauce / condiment of choice. Top with lettuce then tomato, then hamburger patty. Pile over onions, sliced pickles, then more sauce/condiments. Top with lid of bun. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ground beef with 20% or more fat for juicier patties and better flavor.
- Caramelize onions separately to add sweetness and texture to the burger toppings.
- Make a shallow dent in each patty to prevent doming and shrinkage when cooking.
- Toast buns lightly to add texture and prevent sogginess.
- This recipe has been updated and improved since its original publication in 2016.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 815 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 815cal | 41% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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