Description
A juicy, perfectly seasoned homemade hamburger with a perfectly charred exterior and tender, flavorful interior. This classic recipe creates restaurant-quality burgers right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean to fat ratio)
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, pickles
- Optional condiments: mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup
Instructions
- Gently mix ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce – don’t overmix
- Divide into 4 equal portions and form into 1/2-inch thick patties, making a slight dimple in the center
- Heat grill or skillet to medium-high heat
- Cook patties 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness, adding cheese in the last minute if desired
- Toast buns lightly and assemble burgers with desired toppings
Notes
- Don’t press patties while cooking – this releases juices
- Let meat come to room temperature before cooking
- Rest burgers for 3-5 minutes before serving
- For best results, use freshly ground beef
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 460
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg