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Close-up of a hamburger patty recipe double cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar on a seeded brioche bun.

hamburger patty recipe

Juicy, flavorful homemade hamburger patty recipe made with the perfect 80/20 beef blend. Simple seasoning, gentle mixing, and proper cooking technique keep these burgers tender and packed with flavor every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 patties
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground beef 80/20 - Juiciest results
  • 1 teaspoon Salt - Or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground if possible
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder - Optional
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder - Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce - Optional
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For combining the beef)
  • 2 Clean hands (Best tool for mixing & shaping)
  • 1 Grill or cast iron pan (Medium-high heat recommended)
  • 1 Spatula (wide, sturdy) (For flipping patties once)
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer (Check for 160°F internal temp)

Method
 

  1. Prepare ground beef and season gently without overmixing
    Overhead view of burger patty ingredients: ground beef, onions, spices, shredded cheese, and sauces on a wooden board.
  2. Form patties slightly wider than buns with a thumb indentation
    Ground beef being seasoned in a dark bowl, sprinkled with salt and herbs, ready to be mixed for burger patties.
  3. Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high before adding patties
    Raw formed beef patties placed on parchment paper, ready to be cooked for homemade burgers.
  4. Cook several minutes then flip once when juices rise on top
    Juicy hamburger patties sizzling on a hot grill with flames and steam, being flipped with a spatula.
  5. Ensure patties reach one hundred sixty°F for safe juicy burgers
    Close-up of a hamburger patty recipe double cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar on a seeded brioche bun.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 290kcalProtein: 22gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 270mgVitamin A: 20IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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