Best Hamburger Patty Recipe
This is the best hamburger patty recipe you'll make all summer. Juicy beef, a secret ingredient for flavor, and no fillers. Just a really good homemade burger.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds (80% lean and 20% fat) ground beef
- 2 Tablespoons BBQ sauce , or steak sauce
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns , I prefer brioche buns
- slices of American cheese , optional
- butter for toasting , optional
Special sauce
- ¼ cup mayo
- 2-3 Tablespoons ketchup
- ½ teaspoon white vinegar
- pinch of seasoned salt , I use Lawry's
- dill pickle relish , optional (can add 1-2 Tablespoons)
Optional toppings: Bacon, Lettuce leaves, Tomato slices, Sliced red onion, Pickles
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium high.
- In a medium bowl, using your hands, mix 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 2 Tablespoons BBQ sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper just until combined. Shape into 4 3/4-inch thick patties. Using your thumb, make a well in the center of the patties to prevent bulging.
- Place patties on the grill and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 4 to 5 minutes, or until juices run clear. Top with cheese slices, if desired. Cover the grill and cook until cheese has melted. You can also butter your buns and put on the grill the last minute of cooking if desired.
- While the burgers are cooking combine the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl. Mix until combined and set aside.
- Place on buns and top with your favorite toppings to serve.
Notes
Oven: You can even use this recipe to make baked hamburgers in the oven if preferred.
Storage: Leftover cooked hamburger patties can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Make ahead: Patties can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored covered in the fridge. To freeze uncooked patties, place wax paper between each one and freeze in an airtight bag for up to 4 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 502kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 36g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 115mg, Sodium: 998mg, Potassium: 576mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 20IU, Vitamin C: 0.6mg, Calcium: 103mg, Iron: 5.1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
