beef burger recipe ideas | Easy homemade beef burger recipe

A classic, juicy burger recipe made from ground minced meat, simple burger seasoning and all the classic burger fillings. Plus tips on preparing meat and cooking burgers so that they are tender and juicy! 

Easy homemade beef burger recipe

What to do with this ground beef? 

                           If you don't use it all for this delicious burger recipe, try our ground beef recipes, including pancakes with stuffing, beef stroganoff, taco soup and cottage cheese pie.

beef burger recipe ideas

You can search the internet and find all kinds of burger recipes, but when it comes to making a classic juicy no-frills burger, all you need is good quality meat and a good burger seasoning. There is no need for fillers such as eggs or breadcrumbs. I will show you simple steps for cooking, seasoning and cooking burgers, as well as instructions for cooking and freezing.

beef burger recipe ideas

Which kind of meat is better?

The quality and fat content of the meat used in your burger will be crucial! When choosing the best type of meat for hamburgers, give preference to minced meat, not ground beef. Ground beef is the best kind of meat for hamburgers, and it differs from ground beef in that it is obtained from beef shoulders, where ground beef is the remains of pieces of beef from different pieces. For a very tasty burger, try a combination of 60% minced meat and 40% brisket.

beef burger recipe ideas

You can use ground beef, but for best results and taste, make sure that the meat contains at least 20% fat (not lean). A 90/10 mix can result in a dry burger, but if that's all you have on hand, you can add sliced bacon or a tablespoon of olive oil.

Burger Seasoning:

I hope your pantry already has the spices you need to make this simple burger seasoning!

1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper

1 teaspoon of salt

2 teaspoons paprika

½ teaspoon brown sugar

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Mix all the spices together and, if not used immediately, store in an airtight container in a dark, cool place for several months.

Toppings:

Cheese: Cheddar cheese or your favorite.

Lettuce leaves.

Tomatoes: tomatoes are preferable for steak, but any will do.

Onion: red or white onion, thinly sliced.

Slices of marinade.

Seasonings: ketchup, mustard, Barbecue sauce, Thousand Islands sauce, Ranch sauce, homemade Chick-fil A sauce.

beef burger recipe ideas

How to cook the perfect burger:

1. Prepare the seasoning. Mix all the spices in a bowl. Put it aside.

2. Form cutlets. Divide the minced meat into 6 equal parts and carefully form cutlets 0.5 cm thick, which are wider than hamburger buns (as they will shrink). With your thumb, make a recess in the center of each tortilla. Cover and set aside.

beef burger recipe ideas

3. Grill. Immediately before cooking, sprinkle the cutlets with seasoning, then put them on the hot grill with the notch up. Close the grill lid and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom of the burger is browned and the juice begins to accumulate on the surface of the burger. Turn over and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the beef reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit. If you add cheese, put the cheese slices on the burgers at the last minute of cooking.

To cook burgers on the stove:

Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add sufficient oil to cover the lower part of the skillet with a slim layer. When they are heated, add the hamburger patties and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side or up to 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

beef burger recipe ideas

How to know that your burger is ready:

The recommended cooking temperature for medium-rare burgers is 160 degrees Fahrenheit. If you don't want to use a thermometer, here's a rough estimate of how long to cook burgers on each side.

2-3 minutes for medium roasting

3-4 minutes for average (preferably)

5-6 minutes for good work

Professional tips for juicy burgers:

Process the meat as little as possible. The more you deal with it, the tougher it gets. Also avoid the desire to "flatten" the cutlets when forming them — just gently shape them.

Press your thumb into the recess in the center of each tortilla so that it does not swell during cooking and helps it cook evenly.

Do not press or move them while cooking.

Do not overcook! Use a thermometer, or if in doubt, err on the side of underdone, as you can always throw them back on the grill.

Ice Cube Trick: Some cooks put ice cubes on top of the recesses on the cutlets until they are ready to cook them so they don't dry out.

Let the meat rest after cooking.