Ingredients
- Ground Beef: 80/20 ground beef for optimal flavor and moisture.
- Buns: Brioche buns, sesame seed buns, or potato rolls.
- Cheese: Choose from cheddar, American, provolone, or Swiss.
- Toppings: Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and bacon.
- Condiments: Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, burger sauce, BBQ sauce.
- Seasonings: Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Instructions
- Mix Seasonings: Combine ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl.
- Form Patties: Divide and shape the mixture into 6-ounce patties with an indentation in the center.
- Chill: Refrigerate the patties for at least 30 minutes.
- Grilling: Preheat the grill to medium-high. Cook patties for 3-4 mins per side for medium-rare.
- Pan-Frying: Use a skillet, heat oil, and cook patties for 4-5 mins per side.
- Broiling: Broil patties for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Place Cheese: Add cheese in the last minute of cooking.
- Toast Buns: Butter and toast buns until golden brown.
- Assemble Burger: Add condiments and toppings to assembled burgers.
Notes
- Don’t Overmix: This can make patties tough.
- Chill Patties: Helps maintain shape during cooking.
- Use a Meat Thermometer: For desired doneness.
- Rest the Patties: Allows juices to redistribute for a juicier burger.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Pan-Frying, Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg