Hamburger recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
497 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Hamburger recipe
Description
The burger seasoning combines black pepper, salt, paprika, light brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to give a balanced flavor profile with a slight smoky and sweet note and a touch of heat. Ground chuck is formed gently into patties wider than the buns, each with a thumb indentation to help prevent puffing during cooking. The patties are grilled over medium-high heat to reach an internal temperature of 160°F for thorough cooking.
Toppings include classic hamburger staples like lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, onions, pickles, and melted American cheese known for its smooth melt. Additional toppings such as sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, jalapeños, bacon, onion rings, and an array of sauces (ketchup, mustard, barbecue, Thousand Island, ranch, Chick-fil A sauce) allow personalization. Buns can be toasted or gluten-free as needed.
Meat quality is emphasized, recommending ground chuck or a mix with brisket for richer flavor and proper fat content. Advanced preparations include making patties ahead and freezing with parchment paper between for easy storage. Stove-top cooking in a cast iron skillet is an alternative to grilling.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef 80/20, chuck
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Toppings:
- 6 Hamburger Bun toasted, if desired
- 6 lices American cheese or your favorite cheese
- 6 lettuce leaves
- 1 beefsteak tomato , thinly sliced
- 1/2 of a onion thinly sliced, or red onion
- 6 pickle slices
- mushroom sautéed mushrooms; grilled onions
- onion
- jalapeño
- Bacon
- onion ring
- ketchup condiments; homemade Chick-fil A sauce
- mustard
- barbecue sauce
- Thousand Island dressing
- ranch dressing
- Chick-fil A sauce
Instructions
- Make burger seasoning by combining all spices in a bowl. Set aside.
- Form Patties: Divide ground chuck into 6 equal portions and gently form into 1/2 inch thick patties that are wider than the burger buns, since the meat will shrink as it cooks. (Don't over-handle the meat, or it will make it tough).
- Indent: Use your thumb to press a gentle indentation into the center of each patty, which will help them cook evenly and not puff up in the center. Cover and set aside while preheating grill. (Ice cube trick: Some chefs will put an ice cube on top of each indentation on the patties until they’re ready to cook, so they don't dry out.)
- Grill: Preheat grill to medium high heat. Just before cooking, sprinkle burger seasoning over the patties, then place on hot grill, indent-side up. Close grill lid and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the bottom of the burger is seared and juices are accumulating on top of the burger. Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the beef reaches 160 degrees F.
- Add cheese on top of burger patties during the last minute of cooking. Remove to a plate and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving on a bun, with desired toppings.
Notes
- Choose ground chuck or a mix with brisket for better flavor and fat content; add chopped bacon or olive oil if using lean beef.
- American cheese is recommended for its melting properties; obtain freshly sliced from the deli counter rather than processed squares.
- Stove-top cooking uses a cast iron skillet with a thin oil layer over medium-high heat; cook patties 3-5 minutes per side until 160°F internal temperature.
- Form patties and separate with parchment paper for fridge storage up to 1-2 days; freeze raw patties similarly for up to 3 months and thaw fully before cooking.
- Gluten-free buns can be substituted to accommodate dietary needs.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 497 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 497kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 854mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 587mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2798IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 225mg | 23% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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