Published 7/1/2022 • Updated 7/17/2023
The BEST Homemade Burgers
We’re not calling these the best homemade burgers for nothing! They truly are the juiciest and most flavorful beef burgers we’ve ever made. I know you’ll enjoy them as much as we do!
Ingredients for Homemade Burgers
Our homemade burgers are prepared in 3 sections! You’ll be making the burger patties themselves, the burger sauce, and lastly preparing any other toppings you’d like (don’t forget the bun!): 30-minute meal: In less than 30 minutes, dinner will be ready! Moist and juicy: dry burgers no more! We’re sharing our top secrets for moist homemade burgers.
Burger Sauce
Greek yogurt Mayonnaise Garlic powder Pickle juice Smoked paprika Chili powder Ketchup Lemon juice Salt and pepper
Burger Patty
Ground beef (we used 85%) Garlic powder Onion powder Salt Smoked paprika Chili powder Worcestershire sauce Dijon mustard Grated cold salted butter (more on this below!)
Other Toppings
Hamburger buns Sliced cheddar cheese (or any kind of sliced cheese!) Caramelized onions Sliced tomato Dill pickle chips
How to Make Homemade Burgers
Prepare Burger Sauce
Place all of the ingredients for the burger sauce into a mixing bowl and whisk together until combined. Place the burger sauce in the refrigerator for later. Easy Burger Sauce
Prepare Burger Mixture
Add the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, paprika, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, and dijon mustard to a large mixing bowl and use your hands to massage all of the ingredients together. Then, grate the cold butter into the burger mixture and stir the butter into the burger until combined.
Prepare Burger Patties
Separate the burger meat into four balls. Flatten each burger ball in-between your hands until it is about ¼ -inch thick.
Pan Fry or Grill
To pan fry: Add the olive oil to a large cast iron skillet. When the olive oil is fragrant, add the burger patties to the pan. Cook the burgers for 2-3 minutes on the first side. Flip the burger and add a slice of cheese to the top of each burger patty. Cook the burger for an additional 2-3 minutes depending on how you like your burger. To grill: Heat the grill to 400ºF and then place the patties over direct heat (with the grill open) and cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side. Flip the burger and add a slice of cheese to the top of each burger patty. Cook the burger for an additional 2-3 minutes depending on how you like your burger.
Assemble Burgers + Add Toppings
Remove the burger patties from the skillet or grill and place the patties on hamburger buns. Top each patty with 2 tablespoons of burger sauce, caramelized onions, a slice of tomato, and a few dill pickle rounds. Top the burger with the top bun and enjoy.
Top Tips
Never skip the butter: Grated cold butter is crucial to the juiciness of these burgers! Use cold butter so it doesn’t melt in your hands as you’re forming the patties. It will melt as you cook your burgers and infuse them with delicious moisture and flavor. As the burgers cook, the butter melts and infuses delicious moisture into the patties. Don’t skip this! Make larger patties than you think: Ground meat will shrink as it cooks, so make your burger patties larger than the bun you’re serving them on. They will shrink up a bit as they cook. Choose your favorite toppings: This is YOUR burger! We’re making some recommendations for toppings, but feel free to serve your homemade burgers with any toppings your hear desires.
Topping Ideas
Every burger needs TOPPINGS! We recommend any (or all!? 😀 ) of the following toppings: Thermoworks Thermapen
Easy burger sauce Caramelized onions Sautéed mushrooms Pickles Relish Ketchup Lettuce Fried egg (make it a breakfast burger!)
Storage
Store homemade burger patties in the refrigerator for 3-5 days in an airtight container.
How to Freeze Homemade Burgers
Homemade burgers are an excellent meal to prep ahead of time so that you can thaw and eat them later with little to no effort. To thaw and reheat: When you’re ready to eat, let the burgers thaw and then heat up in the oven or pan fry.
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