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This easy Homemade Beef Burger Recipe will have you skip the drive-through and head home to chow down on these instead! Super easy, only 5 ingredients!
I’m as guilty as the next person of hitting up the drive through on the way to or from something, or just to satisfy a craving for a big fat juicy burger. That said, I’m usually disappointed. Wilted lettuce, mushy tomatoes, onions that taste… odd… and squished buns.
Then there’s the beef.
I like my burgers to be hot, juicy and full of flavor. There’s nothing wrong with fast food, but I do find that there’s no real flavor in the beef. I get that they’re convenient; I consider these burgers fast-ISH food. I can make em, grill em and get them on the table faster than it would take to run down to the local burger joint.
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How to make a Homemade Beef Burger:
(full printable recipe below – just scroll down)
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Mix the pepper, salt, dijon, and Worcestershire into the meat, gently.
- Form 8 patties (I have a shallow prep bowl I use to get them all the same size and use a scale to keep it even!)
- Heat a grill or a large skillet to high. Cook the patties a few minutes each side until done.
- Remove, and add to a toasted bun with lots of lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, onions, and pickles (blargh!!) if you must.
- Add ketchup, mustard, and mayo as required.
- Devour.
You can be super extra and make your own Homemade Hamburger Buns if you’re feeling especially crunchy.
Kylee’s tips for the Best Beef Burger:
- Go easy with the mixing. Just like muffins, you don’t want to overmix!
- Use a scale to measure your patties – you want them all the same size!
- Get the best quality ingredients you can find. Bright red tomatoes. Crisp lettuce. Thick cut cheddar. Fresh onions. Fresh hamburger buns.
- Keep things really cold. Burgers fall apart if they get too warm before cooking, so keep em in the fridge til you’re ready to make dinner.
- When you add your patties to a grill or skillet – don’t squish them. You want them to keep all that moisture in, not press it out!
- Grill your buns – just cut in half and throw them on the grill until they toast up a little.
- Get napkins. These burgers are juicy, people. JUICY!
- Like bigger burgers? Instead of making 8 burgers, make 4, super-sized ones. That’s half a pound of beef per burger, people. Get in!
The best ground beef for a homemade beef burger:
I like between 15-20% fat for my burgers to keep them rich, tender and, um. Moist. There. I said it. Leaner cuts of meat are dryer (you want a JUICY burger, people!), and don’t have as much flavor.
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Suggested Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp cracked pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 Tbs dijon mustard
- 1.5 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
To Serve
- Hamburger buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato sliced
- Cheese
- Onions sliced
Instructions
- Combine ground beef, pepper, salt, mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
- Gently form mixture into 8 patties.
- Heat grill or skillet to high.
- Cook patties 2-3 minutes per side (if you make them thicker, you'll need to cook them longer)
- Serve on grilled hamburger buns with lettuce, tomato, cheese and onions. Pickles if you must.
- Devour!
Tips & Notes:
Kylee's tips for the Best Beef Burger:
- Go easy with the mixing. Just like muffins, you don't want to overmix!
- Use a scale to measure your patties - you want them all the same size!
- Get the best quality ingredients you can find. Bright red tomatoes. Crisp lettuce. Thick cut cheddar. Fresh onions. Fresh hamburger buns.
- Keep things really cold. Burgers fall apart if they get too warm before cooking, so keep em in the fridge til you're ready to make dinner.
- When you add your patties to a grill or skillet - don't squish them. You want them to keep all that moisture in, not press it out!
nutrition facts
Nutritional Disclaimer
Recipes written and produced on Kylee Cooks are for informational purposes only. Kylee is not a certified nutritionist. Nutritional data provided on Kylee Cooks has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration.
Mary zimmerman says
I like these deli type hamburgers cooked the way they should be cooked. With lettuce and tomatoes onions and fries. Delicious
Anna says
These were amazing! I accidentally used only 1lb of beef but they were insanely flavorful! So I guess I essentially had double the seasonings but it was worth it. Best damn burgers ever.
Tierra says
Can I substitute the Dijon mustard for something else?
Kylee says
Sure! Any mustard will work. If you just don’t like mustard – you can’t actually taste that it is mustard. I’d add a little extra flavor via salt, worcestershire sauce etc if you omit it.
Tima says
Hi, could we freeze the raw patties?
Kylee says
you absolutely can!
Billy says
Love the way this looks! Pickles are one of my favorite ingredients so this is definitely one I’m makin at home! Thanks for sharing. Definitely some good looking burgers.
Michaela Kenkel says
There is just nothing better than a perfectly done burger! These look exceptional!
Brandi says
You can NEVER have too many 5 ingredient or less recipes! This is such a great, quick and simple family favorite!
Sandra says
Great tip to not over mix the meat! I learned that the hard way when I ended up with hockey pucks – lol. I’m ready to start grilling again!
Amy says
These burgers may be basic but the flavor is anything but! Seriously so juicy and perfect!
michele says
We made these tonight — loved the addition of the Worcestershire sauce in them… added just the right zing!
Julie Menghini says
I love a good burger and this one has me drooling. I’d definitely follow the devour instructions!
Jennifer A Stewart says
we have burgers quite often at our house because we love them and because they are easy. Your recipe has been our favorite, by far!
debi at Life Currents says
My husband likes to make his own beef patties for burgers. I’ll have to show him your recipe. He’ll love it.
Rachel Cooks says
These are the perfect burgers!
Caroline {TheBarbeeHousewife} says
Sometimes you just need that basic burger. Yum!