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Best Hamburger Patty Recipe

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This Best Hamburger Patty Recipe delivers juicy, flavorful patties made from simple ingredients including ground chuck, Worcestershire sauce, and spices. Perfect for grilling or skillet cooking, these patties are easy to prepare and yield tender, evenly cooked burgers every time with a great balance of seasoning.

Ingredients

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Meat Mixture

  • 2 pounds ground chuck
  • ½ cup crushed saltine crackers (or Panko breadcrumbs)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, crushed crackers, egg, Worcestershire sauce, milk, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix gently by hand just until the mixture looks even and smooth, being careful to avoid overmixing which can make the patties dense.
  2. Shape Patties: Press the meat mixture into an even disk in the bowl. Using a knife, divide the mixture into 6 patties of about one-third pound each for grilling or skillet cooking, or 12 thinner patties for griddle style.
  3. Prepare Patties for Cooking: Place a baking sheet lined with wax paper or foil nearby. Take each portion of meat and press firmly into a patty shape slightly larger than your buns to account for shrinkage. Place patties on the baking sheet and press a small dent into the center of each patty using a spoon to prevent puffing up during cooking. Separate patties with wax paper if stacking.
  4. Preheat Cooking Surface: Heat a grill or skillet to medium heat, approximately 350-400°F (175-205°C).
  5. Cook Thick Patties: For thick patties, grill or fry each side for 3-4 minutes until cooked through and nicely browned.
  6. Cook Thin Patties: For thin patties, cook on a griddle for about 2 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  7. Assemble and Serve: Stack the hot patties on hamburger buns and add your favorite toppings. Serve immediately while warm and juicy.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep patties tender.
  • Press a dent in the center of patties to avoid puffing and ensure even cooking.
  • Use crushed saltine crackers or Panko breadcrumbs as a binder; both add moisture and hold the patties together.
  • Adjust cooking time slightly depending on patty thickness and grill or skillet heat.
  • Let cooked patties rest for a couple of minutes before serving for juicier burgers.

Keywords: Hamburger patties, ground beef, homemade burgers, grill burger recipe, easy burger patties

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