Best Hamburger Recipe with Ground Beef
There is something about a really good homemade hamburger recipe that nothing else quite matches. I've been making this recipe for my family for years, and every time I put these on the table, they disappear fast. The secret is using 80/20 ground chuck, handling the meat as little as possible, and adding Worcestershire sauce directly into the mix for deep, savory flavor in every bite. The patties are thick and juicy with a gorgeous sear on the outside, and they come together in just 25 minutes.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon mustard yellow or Dijon
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup white onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 lb medium ground beef
Instructions
- Lightly oil the grill and preheat the BBQ to medium.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg, then add mustard, Worcestershire sauce, white onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well. Crumble in the beef and gently mix with your hands or a fork, if desired. Handle the meat as little as possible to keep it tender.
- Shape the mixture into patties that are ¾-inch thick. Use your thumb to make a shallow dent in the center of each patty. This will help stop them from puffing up while cooking.
- Put the burgers on the grill, close the lid, and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, turning once, until they are no longer pink inside. An instant-read thermometer should register 160°F for a fully cooked yet juicy burger.
- Avoid pressing the burgers with a spatula, pricking with a fork, or turning frequently to retain juices.
- Serve the burgers in warm, crusty buns. Add your favorite toppings like ketchup, garlic aioli, cheese, red onion, tomato, bacon, lettuce, or pickles.
Notes
The nutrition information is just for the meat patty.
Don’t have a grill? Make this hamburger recipe in the oven!
I prefer the grill or stovetop so you can get a nice sear on the hamburger patty. But, you can certainly cook these in the oven if you like. Preheat your oven to 425°F and place the patties on a baking sheet. Cook for about 15 minutes or until they’re cooked through.
To Store: Once the hamburger patties have cooled, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I also store all the toppings separately to keep them fresh.
To Freeze: You can keep cooked patties in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. For uncooked patties, flash-freeze them on a baking sheet first before storing them.
To Reheat: Pop your burger patties in the skillet or the microwave for just a couple of minutes until they’re heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 427mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g