🍔 Classic Beef Hamburger Recipe

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🍔 Classic Beef Hamburger Recipe (Serves 4)

🧾 Ingredients

For the patties

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat is ideal)

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

  • ½ tsp onion powder (optional)

For assembling

  • 4 hamburger buns

  • 4 slices cheddar or American cheese (optional)

  • Lettuce leaves

  • Tomato slices

  • Onion slices (raw or grilled)

  • Pickles

Condiments (choose your favorites)

  • Ketchup

  • Mustard

  • Mayonnaise

🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the patties

  1. Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions.

  2. Gently shape into patties about ¾ inch thick.
    👉 Don’t overwork the meat — this keeps burgers juicy.

  3. Press a small thumb indent in the center of each patty (prevents puffing).

  4. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and optional spices.

2️⃣ Cook the burgers

You can grill or pan-fry.

🔥 Grill method

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

  2. Grill patties for 3–4 minutes per side for medium doneness.

  3. Add cheese during the last minute and close the lid to melt.

🍳 Pan-fry method

  1. Heat a heavy skillet (cast iron is best) over medium-high heat.

  2. Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side.

  3. Add cheese in the last minute and cover the pan.

3️⃣ Toast the buns

  • Lightly butter buns (optional)

  • Toast on grill or pan until golden

4️⃣ Assemble the burger

Bottom bun → sauce → lettuce → patty → cheese → tomato → onion → pickles → sauce → top bun

✅ Tips for the BEST burger

  • Don’t press down on the patty while cooking ❌

  • Let burgers rest 1–2 minutes before serving

  • Use fresh beef, not frozen, if possible

🔄 Popular Variations

  • Cheeseburger: Add melted cheese

  • Bacon Burger: Add crispy bacon strips

  • Smash Burger: Smash thin patties on a very hot pan

  • Double Burger: Two patties, extra cheese 😋

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