Welcome, busy bees! As a busy working mom, I always look for delicious yet simple recipes to please my family’s taste buds. One day, as I was planning our dinner, I realized it was a perfect time for a burger night! My husband and daughter are huge burger fans, and I’m excited to share my homemade burger recipe with you today. 🍔
Back in the kitchen, I seasoned the meat with a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. For an extra kick, I added a pinch of smoked paprika. Don’t be shy with the seasonings; they elevate the flavor of the patties. 🧂
I preheated my grill to medium-high heat and lightly brushed the grates with oil to prevent sticking. As I placed the patties on the grill, I heard that satisfying sizzle. Patience is key here; I let them cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, achieving a lovely caramelized crust.
While the patties cooked, I prepared the toppings and toasted the buns. We like our burgers with fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, sliced red onions, and tangy pickles. For a touch of creaminess, I spread a blend of mayo and Dijon mustard on the buns.
These homemade burgers were perfect! Juicy, flavorful, and made with love, they were the perfect treat for our weekend meal. My family couldn’t get enough, and I couldn’t have been happier with the success of my Burger recipe. 😋
So, if you’re craving a restaurant-quality burger experience at home, don’t hesitate to try this easy and delicious Burger Recipe. Have fun customizing it to your liking, and enjoy every satisfying bite! Happy burger making, busy bees! 🐝
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Sliced cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or your favorite)
- Burger buns
- Fresh lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion rings for toppings
- Condiments of choice (ketchup, mustard, mayo, etc.)
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Gently mix the ingredients until well combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into burger patties, ensuring they are slightly larger than the burger buns to account for shrinkage during cooking.
- Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat. If using a grill, brush the grates with oil to prevent sticking.
- Place the burger patties on the hot grill or pan, and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in the oven.
- Optional: If you like your burgers with melted cheese, place a slice of cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking and cover the grill or pan to allow the cheese to melt.
- Once the burgers are cooked to your liking, remove them from the grill or pan and let them rest for a minute.
- Assemble the burgers by placing the cooked patties on the bottom half of the toasted buns.
- Top the burgers with fresh lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion rings or any other toppings of your choice.
- Add your preferred condiments, such as ketchup, mustard, or mayo, on the top half of the buns.
- Carefully place the top half of the bun on the burger to complete the sandwich.
Burger Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- sliced cheese (Cheddar, Swiss, or your favorite)
- burger buns
- fresh lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion rings for toppings
- condiments of choice (ketchup, mustard, mayo, etc.)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Gently mix the ingredients until well combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into burger patties, ensuring they are slightly larger than the burger buns to account for shrinkage during cooking.
- Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat. If using a grill, brush the grates with oil to prevent sticking.
- Place the burger patties on the hot grill or pan, and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in the oven.
- Optional: If you like your burgers with melted cheese, place a slice of cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking and cover the grill or pan to allow the cheese to melt.
- Once the burgers are cooked to your liking, remove them from the grill or pan and let them rest for a minute.
- Assemble the burgers by placing the cooked patties on the bottom half of the toasted buns.
- Top the burgers with fresh lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion rings or any other toppings of your choice.
- Add your preferred condiments, such as ketchup, mustard, or mayo, on the top half of the buns.
- Carefully place the top half of the bun on the burger to complete the sandwich.
