The Best Classic Burger Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
18 mins
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Servings
4 burgers
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Calories
558 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
The Best Classic Burger Recipe
Description
This recipe starts with 80% lean ground beef mixed gently with Worcestershire sauce and seasonings to enhance flavor and juiciness. Forming the meat into evenly sized patties with an indent in the center prevents bulging during cooking. Grilling over medium-high heat for four to five minutes per side cooks the burger thoroughly while achieving a browned exterior.
Adding cheese slices near the end melts them slightly, complementing the juicy beef patties. Serving the burgers on toasted buns with classic toppings like lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and condiments allows for customizable flavor and texture. The seasoning salt and garlic powder provide a balanced savory taste that defines a classic hamburger.
The recipe recommends cooking for about 4 minutes on each side for medium-well doneness, but times can be adjusted based on preference. This straightforward method results in flavorful, well-structured burgers suitable for most occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 80% lean 20% fat, or ground chuck
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- cheese 4 slices, optional
- 4 Hamburger Bun
- lettuce tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard, mayo, etc, hamburger toppings, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 375 degrees F (medium-high).
- In a large bowl, add the beef. Sprinkle evenly with the Worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Use your hands to mix the ingredients until they are just combined.
- Divide the meat mixture into fourths. Take 1/4 of the meat mixture and use your hands to press it into the shape of a hamburger patty that is about 3/4 inch thick. Make an indention in the middle of the patty to prevent bulging in the center of the hamburger as it cooks. Repeat with the remaining meat mixture, making 4 hamburgers.
- Place the burgers on the grill. Cook 4-5 minutes on the first side. Flip the burgers over and cook an additional 4-5 minutes, until the burgers have reached the desired doneness.*
- If adding cheese, lay a slice of cheese on each burger patty about 1 minute before taking the burgers off the grill, so the cheese has a chance to melt.
- Serve the burgers on hamburger buns with optional hamburger toppings.
Notes
- For medium-well burgers, cook each side for approximately 4 minutes; adjust cooking time to achieve your preferred doneness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 558 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1patty | |
| Calories | 558kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1533mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 556mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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