Perfect 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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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 hamburgers
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Calories
533 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Perfect Hamburger Recipe
Description
This hamburger recipe focuses on quality ground chuck beef with an 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio, seasoned with fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper for straightforward flavor. Patties are formed slightly larger than the bun diameter for a proper fit and are grilled at medium heat to develop a sear and cook thoroughly while maintaining juiciness.
Buns are buttered and toasted on the cut side until golden to enhance flavor and prevent sogginess. Cheese slices are added near the end of grilling to melt evenly. The classic toppings—tomato slices, crisp lettuce leaves, thin red onion rings, and dill pickles—add freshness and texture contrast to the beef.
The recipe suits a wide range of burger servings, from casual meals to more elaborate gatherings, emphasizing balance between meat, toppings, and bun texture. It also references several homemade aioli sauce options that pair well with these burgers for added flavor customization.
Ingredients
Burger Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chuck beef (80/20)
- salt to taste, fine sea salt
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Classic Cheeseburger Toppings:
- 4 burger buns
- 4 lices cheddar cheese thick sliced, medium
- 1 tomato sliced into 8 rings, large
- 8 leaves green leaf lettuce
- 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced into rings
- 1/2 cup dill pickles sliced
Instructions
- Slice, and prepare all of your burger toppings and sauces.
- Spread the cut-side of the bun with softened or melted butter and toast the cut side on a skillet or on the grill until golden brown. You can toast the bun ahead or in the last couple of minutes with the burgers on the grill. Toasting the bun adds great flavor and prevents a soggy bun.
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Divide ground beef into 4 portions and form patties that are about 1/2" thick and 1" wider than the burger buns. Season patties generously with salt and pepper.
- Grill hamburger patties (indent-side-up) covered for 3-5 min each side on the grill. Flip burgers when juices are accumulating on top of the burger and you have a good sear. Apply cheese in the last 1-2 minutes of grilling then cover with the lid and cook until the internal temperature of beef reaches 160˚F.
Notes
- Choose 80/20 ground chuck beef for best flavor and moisture.
- Grill patties covered for a few minutes each side until juices pool on top before flipping, ensuring a good sear.
- Butter and toast buns on the cut side to enhance flavor and prevent soggy buns.
- Apply cheese in the last 1–2 minutes of grilling, then cover the grill to melt.
- Try different homemade sauces like BBQ aioli, mustard aioli, Dijon aioli, or fry sauce using mayonnaise and condiments to complement the burger.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4hamburgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 533kcal | 27% |
| Carbs | 24g | |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 623mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 497mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 570IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 5.8mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 310mg | 31% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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