Homemade Hamburgers
Savor the unbeatable taste of homemade hamburgers—juicy, flavorful, and customizable to your liking! Made with perfectly seasoned ground beef (with an ideal 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio), these patties are seared to perfection on a skillet or grill. A hint of garlic and onion powder enhances their bold, savory profile, while an easy thumbprint trick ensures evenly cooked patties without puffing. Nestled on golden, toasted buns, these patties are perfect paired with melty cheese, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and crunchy pickles. Ready in just 25 minutes, this classic homemade burger recipe is perfect for family dinners or backyard cookouts. Serve with your favorite condiments and sides for a restaurant-quality meal at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Onion powder
- 4 pieces Burger buns
- 4 pieces Cheese slices (optional)
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil or cooking spray
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves (optional)
- 4 slices Tomato slices (optional)
- 4 slices Onion slices (optional)
- 4 slices Pickles (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently using your hands until the seasonings are evenly distributed, but avoid overmixing to prevent dense patties.
Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then gently press into a patty about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent puffing during cooking.
Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates or pan with vegetable oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Place the patties on the grill or skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side until browned. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the second side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) for well-done burgers. Add a cheese slice to each patty during the last minute of cooking, if desired, and cover with a lid to help the cheese melt.
While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster for added texture and flavor.
Assemble the burgers by placing a cooked patty on the bottom half of each bun. Add lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, and pickles if desired. Top with the other half of the bun.
Serve immediately with your favorite condiments such as ketchup, mustard, mayo, or barbecue sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2287 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.5 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.8 g | 309% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 429 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 5259 mg | 229% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.8 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 121.2 g | 242% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1173 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 2173 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
