Classic Burger Patties

Our classic burger patty recipe will turn even the most basic burger nights into a restaurant-quality experience and serve as the perfect blank canvas for your wildest burger creations.
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Tired of using store-bought or frozen burger patties? Take your burgers to a whole new level with our homemade Classic Burger Patty recipe!

A plate of grilled burger patties

Our classic patty recipe makes use of all the ingredients that come to mind when we think of good burgers:

  • Ketchup
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Garlic and onion
  • Liquid smoke (extra important if you’re not cooking on a grill!)
  • Salt

We’ve tested this recipe over and over again to ensure it’s the perfect blend of juicy, flavorful meat and seasonings that tastes great on its own and serves as the best blank canvas for your wildest burger inventions.

We love using our classic patties in everything from a plain cheeseburger to our Guinness Burger and our Pub Burger. Load these up with some cheese, bacon, ketchup, bbq sauce, or whatever toppings you can think of and you’ve got a classic restaurant-style burger to enjoy!

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Classic Burger Patties

Our classic burger patty recipe will turn even the most basic burger nights into a restaurant-quality experience and serve as the perfect blank canvas for your wildest burger creations.
Servings 3 patties
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef 80% lean
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • ½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • Dash liquid smoke
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.
  • Form meat into three equal-sized balls.
  • Flatten and shape burger patties until they are about 1/2″ to 3/4″ thick.*

Cooking On Cast Iron

  • Preheat cast iron pan over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer patties to cast iron pan and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  • Flip patties and cook for another 2-3 minutes, adding cheese immediately if desired.
  • Check for doneness. Remove from heat and serve.

Cooking On A Skillet

  • Add about 1 tbsp vegetable oil to a skillet and heat on medium-high.
  • Transfer patties to skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes.
  • Flip patties and cook for another 5-6 minutes, topping with cheese 2-3 minutes into cooking if desired.

Grilling

  • Preheat grill on medium-high.
  • Transfer patties to grill and cook for 6-7 minutes.
  • Flip patties and cook for another 5-6 minutes, topping with cheese 2-3 minutes into cooking if desired.

Notes

Tip: We use this awesome Cuisinart stuffed burger press to get the perfect patties every time! It helps us make sure they’re equal in size and thickness so that they cook at the same rate.
Freezing option: You can prep a bunch of these burger patties at once and freeze them for easy grilling later on! After shaping, we like to individually wrap them in plastic wrap and store them in a large freezer bag. (The plastic wrap will prevent them from sticking to each other. Alternatively, you can use squares of wax paper between the patties.) They’ll stay fresh for up to 3 months – just make sure to label them with the date so you know when to use them by!
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Author: Alex
Calories: 408kcal
Course: Dinner, Ingredients, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grilling, ground beef, liquid smoke, summer, worcestershire

Nutrition

Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 3mg

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