The Best Hamburger Pattie Recipe (2024)

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This recipe makes the best homemade hamburger patties – perfect for grilling at your next backyard barbecue. Use this easy recipe to make the most delicious restaurant-quality burger you’ve ever had!

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Who doesn’t love a good burger served on a crusty roll with all of your favorite toppings?! Create the burger of your dreams, one that the whole family will love, with this easy recipe.

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Start with a few simple ingredients from the grocery store: lean ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs and spices. After many seasons of BBQ, we’ve combined these ingredients in a way that makes the best burger recipe!

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Hamburger Pattie Details

The entire family is sure to love this classic burger recipe. Making your own burger patties is actually super easy! Let me show you how…

Ingredients

Here are a few of the basic grocery store staples that you will need to get started with this easy recipe.

  • Lean ground beef – Costco has the best deal on ground beef, I buy a large pack at least once a month. This recipe uses half of the Costco pack and makes 12 patties.
  • White onion, finely diced.
  • Eggs – we’re currently loving farm fresh eggs from the neighbour.
  • Bread crumbs – Panko works great here.
  • Homemade hamburger seasoning or store bought.
  • Worcestershire sauce – dare you to say that three times fast!
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Instructions

1. Gather all of the ingredients.

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2. In a large bowl combine lean beef and eggs.

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3. Add onion, breadcrumbs and seasoning.

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4. Mix until well combined.

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5. Use a kitchen scale to weigh out 5 oz balls from the meat mixture.

6. Form the balls into patties by hand or use a pattie press.

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7. Layer patties between wax paper and store in the fridge, covered until ready to use.

This easy recipe makes 12 juicy burgers.

Tips and Tricks

  • 1 pound of ground pork may be added to the ground beef.
  • Homemade barbecue sauce can be substituted for Worchestershire sauce.
  • Panko breadcrumbs are our favorite binding agent but crushed crackers may be used instead.
  • Add additional onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper or kosher salt to taste.
  • Store in a single layer or between sheets of parchment paper. Check out this how to freeze hamburger patties post for more.

How long do you cook hamburger patties?

  • Hamburgers can be cooked in a slow cooker on high for 5 hours or low for 7-9 hours.
  • Patties may be placed in an air fryer basket and cooked for 6-7 minutes at 350 degrees F.
  • Hamburger patties can be cooked on the gas grill grate or charcoal grill for 8-10 minutes.
  • Smoked hamburgerstake 2 hours to cook when smoked at 165 degrees F.
  • Baked hamburgers in the oven take about 25 minutes at 350 degrees F.
  • In a large skillet, cook juicy burger patties on medium-high heat for 7-9 minutes.
  • Use a food thermometer to make sure that the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
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Serve these on fresh hamburger buns and add your favorite toppings! A great burger is always made better with a side of french fries, pasta salad or caesar salad.

Topping Suggestions

  • Add a slice of cheese like cheddar cheese, provolone or swiss.
  • Top with crispy bacon, a fried egg or slice of red onion.
  • Add skillet fried mushrooms, a slice of tomato or lettuce.
  • Top with 1 Tbsp of garlic butter to the center of each patty.
  • Slather in homemade barbecue sauce.
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We recently hosted a back yard bar-be-cue for friends and family and made a huge double batch of these hamburger patties. They were a hit with everyone and quickly became a new favorite.

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Yield: 12

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

This recipe makes the best homemade hamburger patties - perfect for grilling at your next backyard barbecue. Use this easy recipe to make the most delicious restaurant-quality burger you've ever had!

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup white onion, finely diced
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 3 Tbsp hamburger seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. Gather all of the ingredients.

2. In a large bowl combine lean beef and eggs.

3. Add onion, breadcrumbs and seasoning.

4. Mix until well combined.

5. Use a kitchen scale to weigh out 5 oz balls from the meat mixture.

6. Form the balls into patties by hand or use a pattie press.

7. Layer patties between wax paper and store in the fridge, covered, until ready to use.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 392Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 167mgSodium: 248mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 45g

All values are approximate and based on ingredients used by the recipe writer. Always calculate your own individual nutritional values for the most accurate calculation.

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FAQs

Do you mix egg with ground beef for burgers? ›

Instructions for How to Make Ground Beef Patties for burgers: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, 1 egg, and a generous amount of salt and pepper to season (half tsp each). Egg is a burger binding agent for the ground beef patty. Divide the well mixed beef into four equal round balls and form into patties.

What is the perfect burger ingredient order? ›

To assemble the burger, spread some mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard on the bottom half of each bun. Add a few lettuce leaves and a slice of tomato. Place the burger patty with the melted cheese on top of the tomato, then add a few pickles. Cover with the top half of the bun.

What seasoning is good on burgers? ›

Ingredients for Burger Seasoning
  1. Garlic Powder.
  2. Paprika.
  3. Minced Dried Onion.
  4. Sea Salt.
  5. Black Pepper.
  6. Onion Powder.
  7. Mustard Powder.
  8. Oregano.
Jun 23, 2014

How to make burgers like a pro? ›

Generously salt and pepper both sides of the burger patties. Place the burgers on the grill grates and cook, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes a side, depending on the desired level of doneness. If you're adding cheese to make cheeseburgers, add the cheese in the last minute and cover the grill to help it melt.

What is the secret ingredient in a good burger? ›

The Best Burger Ever calls for the addition of a 3/4 cup of rolled oats to 2 pounds of extra lean ground beef. You'll get more patties with the addition of the inexpensive oats, stretching your grocery budget. The whole grains in oats also add additional protein and some fiber to the burgers.

What not to do when making burgers? ›

Here are five foolproof ways of how NOT to cook great burgers.
  1. Using the Wrong Beef. Store-bought frozen burgers will save you time. ...
  2. Flippin' for the Sake of It. It's the weekend, and your friend calls to ask what you're up to. ...
  3. Letting the Burgers Burn. ...
  4. Pressing Down the Meat. ...
  5. Stacking in the Wrong Order.
Feb 10, 2021

How can I make my burger patty better? ›

How to Grill Burgers
  1. Make sure you have enough fat in your burger blend.
  2. Press a dimple into the center of the patties.
  3. Season your burgers before you cook them.
  4. Let your burgers chill before cooking.
  5. Grill them to just the right temperature.
  6. Use a plancha or grill pan for delicate fish and veggie burgers.
Jun 15, 2023

How do you keep hamburger patties from falling apart? ›

Before you start grilling, it's important to chill the patties in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps the fat in the meat solidify, which in turn helps the burgers hold their shape on the grill. Chilling the patties also gives the flavors a chance to meld and results in a more flavorful burger.

How do you make homemade burgers stick together better? ›

You can use a binder in burgers to help hold them together. Common binders include eggs, breadcrumbs, or ground flaxseed mixed with water. These ingredients help to bind the meat, seasonings, and other ingredients together, making the patty more stable and easier to handle while cooking or grilling.

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