This homemade burger patty recipe is going to give you the ultimate fresh, juicy and flavorful burgers! Skip the store-bought burger patties and make the best burger recipe instead.
Pair your burgers with hot dogs and bratwurst for the ultimate summer cookout!
BURGER PATTY RECIPE
This easy homemade burger patty recipe will make you never buy store-bought patties again! Flavorful and juicy ground beef burger patties that will give you the best hamburgers. This is the best burger recipe that you can make. These burgers are great when fresh or prepared for later. Get ready to impress at your next cookout, or just treat yourself to a juicy homemade burger.
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Ground Beef– The type of ground beef matters when it comes to making the best burgers from scratch! You want to use ground beef with a higher fat content to get juicy patties. The best ground beef to use is a blend of 80% lean beef and 20% fat, or 85/15. Ground chuck is a great cut for patties.
- Egg– Adding an egg to the patty’s mixture works as a binder for the ingredients, helping the patties hold their shape.
- Garlic– Freshly minced garlic cloves add so many flavors to your patties!
- Burger Seasoning– For the burger seasoning, this recipe calls for a mixture of salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. You can also use any other delicious seasonings or even burger blends like Kinder’s burger blend.
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE BURGERS
With just a couple of steps, you can have homemade juicy patties on the grill!
- Prepare by lining a baking sheet or plate with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, add the ground beef, egg, minced garlic, and burger seasonings.
- Using your hands, mix everything until seasoning is well combined.
- Roughly divide the patty mixture into 8 even sized balls.
- Using your hands or a patty press, shape each ball into a round patty. LINK You want the patty to be larger than your buns, about 4-inches in diameter, since patties shrink when they are cooked.
- Add the shaped patties to the prepared parchment paper, repeating until all 8 patties are done.
- Cook the burger patties with the desired cooking method, on the stove top, air fryer, or on the grill. Once the burgers reach desired doneness, remove from heat and assemble burgers.
- Serve immediately with desired sides.
MAKING AHEAD AND STORING
Whether you are making these juicy burgers to enjoy right away, or preparing ahead of time for a future cookout, this burger patty recipe is perfect! Once the patties are assembled, there are several different ways to store these patties.
- Fridge– Once the patties are shaped, add them to a parchment paper line plate or tray. (If you are stacking the burgers, add parchment paper in between.) Store in the fridge for up to 1-2 days ahead of time, only if the meat is fresh.
- Freezer– Add the patties onto a parchment paper line plate or tray, whatever fits into the freezer. Freeze for about 1-2 hours, or until the patties are firm. Transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag, stacking the patties between parchment paper. Freeze for up to 3 months. To enjoy, thaw and then cook.
COOKING METHODS-
There are several different ways that you can cook these juicy and flavorful homemade burger patties!
Grilled– The best and most popular way to enjoy burgers is during grilling season on the grill!
- Preheat the grill on medium high heat and clean the grill. Once hot add the burger patties to the grill and cook on medium heat.
- Grill the burgers until desired doneness, flipping halfway through the cook time.
- Assemble the burgers and enjoy.
Stovetop– Cooking the burgers on the stove top is a great method when you don’t want to get out the grill, or when on a time crunch!
- Heat a large skillet on medium high heat.
- Once the skillet is hot, drizzle some oil, and add the burger patties to the skillet. (Do not overload the skillet with patties.)
- Cook the burgers on medium high heat, browning on both sides, flipping halfway. Cook them until the patties have reached desired doneness.
- Assemble burgers and enjoy.
Air Fryer– Air fryer burgers are delicious and so easy!
- Add the patties to the air fryer basket. (Depending on how large your air fryer is, you may need to cook them in batches.)
- Air fryer at 400°F for about 12-14 minutes, or until patties reach desired doneness. Flip the burgers halfway through the cook time.
- Assemble burgers and enjoy.
BURGER DONENESS-
Just like steak, you can have your burgers cooked to your desired doneness. You can have the burgers cooked all the way through or leave them slightly pink. Here are some of the classic doneness and cooking times when cooking ground beef burger patties:
- Medium– If you like your burgers on the pinker side, then you want medium rare burgers that will have an internal temperature of 145°F. The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the patty, but it will be around 4 minutes per side.
- Medium Well- If you are looking for a perfect, juicy burger then you want them to be medium well, in which the patties will have an internal temperature of 155°F. The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the patty, but it will be around 6 minutes per side.
- Well Done– Well done burger patties are for those who want absolutely no pink left in the patty! The internal temperature of well-done burgers is 165°F. The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the patty, but it will be around 7 minutes per side.
Cooking Tip– Don’t forget that the meat will continue to cook for a couple of minutes after you remove it from the heat, so keep that in mind to avoid overcooking the patties.
PATTY ADD INS
You don’t have to just stick to plain burger patties. Elevate these patties by adding different add-ins, for a variety of different flavors.
- Chicken or Turkey– Swap the ground beef for ground chicken, turkey or a mix of both. For a lighter burger make this a turkey burger recipe or chicken burger recipe.
- Bacon– When making the burger patties, add finely chopped cooked or uncooked bacon to the mixture to get a delicious and juicy bacon burger patty.
- Onion & Mushroom- Wow everyone with mushroom and onion infused burger patties! Sauté and caramelize finely chopped onions and mushrooms and cool. Once cooled, add to the patty mixture with the rest of the ingredients.
- Jalapeno Cheddar– Add chopped canned or fresh jalapenos and shredded cheese to the burger patty mixture.
- Cheddar Burgers– Want cheese infused burger, no problem! Add your favorite shredded or tiny cubes of cheese to the patty mixture.
OTHER WAYS TO USE THIS BURGER PATTY RECIPE
You don’t have to just stop at juicy homemade burgers with this patty recipe. Here are some other ways to serve these flavorful burger patties:
- Smash Burgers– Make popular smash burgers with this recipe!
- Burger Sliders- Make mini burger patties and make delicious mini burger sliders! This is a great appetizer when hosting.
- Lettuce Wraps– Swap out the buns and use lettuce for a healthier and lighter version.
- Burger Bowls– Skip the burger buns and make hearty beef burger bowls with this patty recipe.
- Beef Mcgriddle– A great way to enjoy leftover burger patties is to make beef mcgriddle.
THE PERFECT BURGER:
To achieve the perfect burger you want to be sure you use high quality ingredients!
- Buns– Use homemade or store-bought burger buns. Either classic, sesame, brioche or sourdough burger buns work great! For a gluten free option, swap the classic buns out for gluten free buns or lettuce.
- Cheese– If you want a cheeseburger, top your patty with cheese as soon as it’s done cooking and allow it to melt. Use classic American cheese, Colby jack, Swiss, or any other sliced cheese you like.
- Toppings– The choice of toppings depends on personal preference! Herea are some classic and delicious burger topping ideas:
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Pickles
- Cucumbers
- Onions
- Bacon
- Avocado
- Crispy Onions
- Sauteed Mushrooms
- Jalapenos
- Relish
- Condiments– What is a burger without sauces and condiments?! Here are some delicious sauces to add to your burger:
- Mayo
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Honey Mustard
- Spicy Mayo
- Wingstop Ranch
- Best Burger Sauce
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
Although the egg does help bind together your patties, you can leave it out if you prefer.
If you are using a non-stick skillet, you do not need to add any oil or butter. The juices from the patty will help it from sticking. I like to add a little bit of oil just in case, but not too much.
Totally! Once the burger patty is cooked, top them with your desired sliced cheese and allow it to melt as you assemble the rest of the burger.
Yes, you can swap out the ground beef for ground chicken or turkey. Just keep in mind the cooking time will vary a little. The internal temperature of cooked turkey or chicken patties should be 165°F.
Yes, you can totally make smash burgers instead of classic burgers.
If you are using the grilling method, you can totally throw them on the grill, frozen. But any other method, you will need to thaw them before cooking.
OTHER CLASSIC SUMMERTIME RECIPES-
Summertime calls for grilling, potlucks, and fresh recipes! Here are some other classic summertime recipes to try:
Burger Patty Recipe (Burger Recipe)
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef 80-85% lean
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 egg
- 3 garlic cloves minced
Instructions
Making Burger Patties-
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, minced garlic, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Mix thoroughly with your hands until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and roll each into a ball.
- Using your hands or a patty press, flatten each ball into a round patty about 4 inches wide — slightly larger than your buns, as they will shrink during cooking.
- Place the patties on the prepared parchment paper and repeat until all 8 are formed.
Stovetop Burgers-
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Once heated, add a light drizzle of oil to coat the bottom of the skillet. Add the burger patties to the skillet, leaving space in between each patty.
- Cook on medium high heat for about 5-6 minutes, until brown. Flip and cook finish cooking until desired doneness. (For medium well, the internal temperature will be 155°F.)
- Once cooked, remove the patties from the skillet and let them rest for a couple of minutes, as you prepare the rest of the burger. (If you want cheeseburgers, add the sliced cheese on the burger.)
- Assemble your burgers with your favorite buns, toppings, and sauces. Serve and enjoy!
Grilled Burgers-
- Preheat the grill to medium high heat (it should be around 375-400°F). As it preheats, use a grill brush to clean the grates.
- Once the grill is ready, carefully add the burger patties onto the grill and reduce the heat to medium and close the lid, allowing them to cook.
- Grill the patties for about 5-6 minutes per side, flipping once halfway through. Cook until the patties reach the desired doneness. (For medium well, the internal temperature will be 155°F.)
- Remove the patties from the grill and let them rest for 2–3 minutes. (Add cheese if you want cheeseburgers.)
- Assemble your burgers with buns, toppings, and sauces of your choice. Serve and enjoy!
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