Nick These burger patties have been tried, tested, and remain the favourite in my household. They are juicy, fully of flavour and very easy to make. This burger patty recipe can be cooked on the BBQ or in a hot pan on the stove-top. These patties are great with my Hawaiian-Curry Fusion Burger!
Burgers are a classic, easy and versatile food. I will outline how to make the patty in this post, but building the burger can be up to you (or check out my other complete burger recipes using this burger patty recipe).
Topping ideas Two Compliment These Burger Patties
You can top your burger with almost anything your imagination will allow. Classic burger toppings include:
- Cheddar Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Sautéd Onions
- Fried Mushrooms
- Bacon
- Onion rings
- Fried/Fresh Pineapple
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Pickles (bread and butter pickles are the best on burgers)
- Sauces (BBQ, mayo, aioli, ketchup, mustard etc)
Buns for Burgers
While this burger patty recipe is fantastic, however it is only a part of the burger meal that you will serve. A burger bun can make-or-break your meal. Below is a suggestion of delicious burger buns to serve with these patties:
- Brioche Buns (my favourite bun for burgers)
- Plain Buns
- Preztel Buns
- Potato Buns
- Kaiser Buns
Cooking Tips
In addition to a good bun, burger patties need to be cooked on an already hot surface to ensure they don’t break apart and are cooked through evenly. Cooking burger patties on a hot surface also ensures they remain juicy inside and not dried out. Preheat your grill, BBQ or skillet to ensure it is hot. I find the best temperature range is between 375º and 400º Fahrenheit.
If you’re making thicker burgers, obviously the cooking time will increase. The cooking times I list below are for thinner burger patties (1/4 pound). However, if you want a thicker burger patty (about 1/3 pound), you will need to add 2-3 minutes per side to the cooking times.
Classic Burger Patties To Make Right Now
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp bbq sauce ketchup is a good substitute too
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 cloves garlic minced finely
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs Italian, panko, or homemade
- 2 lbs ground beef lean ground beef, not extra-lean
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients, except the ground beef and bread crumbs, to a large mixing bowl. Mix them all together with a whisk, until combined.2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp bbq sauce, 2 tbsp milk, 2 cloves garlic, 1 egg, 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Add the bread crumbs and ground beef to the mixing bowl. Using clean hands, combine the mixture until well blended. There should be no pockets of beef that are left uncombined.1/2 cup bread crumbs, 2 lbs ground beef
- Patty Press: Use a patty press to make burgers that hold together well on the BBQ. Place an equal amount of burger mixture into the press and push down hard.You can decide if you want thick or thin patties, but try to keep the portions equal.
- Hand Press: Make equal balls of mixture and place on parchment paper. Press down firmly until the desired thickness and size is reached.
- As you make patties, either place them on a parchment lined baking sheet or put pieces of parchment in between the patties.
- Cook: These patties can be cooked on the BBQ or a skillet. Preheat the grill or skillet to a medium-high heat. Once hot, add burgers. Cook either side for about 4 minutes per side (may need a few minutes longer if thicker).Cook until internal temperature reaches 160℉.
- Serve on your favourite burger bun and dress with condiments.
