Juicy Beef Patties Buns (Print Version)

Seasoned beef patties grilled and served in soft buns with fresh classic fixings.

# Ingredients List:

→ Beef Patties

01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
06 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

→ Assembling

07 - 4 hamburger buns
08 - 4 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
09 - 1 large tomato, sliced
10 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 4 lettuce leaves
12 - 4 slices dill pickle
13 - Ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard (to taste)

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce until just combined.
02 - Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form each into a patty about 3/4 inch thick, creating a slight indentation in the center.
03 - Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
04 - Cook patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium doneness. If using cheese, place a slice on each patty during the last minute of cooking and cover to melt.
05 - Lightly toast hamburger buns on the grill or skillet for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
06 - Layer lettuce on the bottom bun, add the cooked patty, then top with tomato slices, red onion, pickles, and desired condiments before covering with the top bun.
07 - Serve immediately accompanied by preferred side dishes.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The 80/20 beef blend creates the juiciest burgers youve ever tasted, and after years of experimenting with leaner ratios, I learned this the hard way
  • These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like they came from a serious burger joint
02 -
  • That little indentation in the center of each patty prevents them from puffing up into balls while cooking—a lesson I learned the first time I made perfectly round burger spheres
  • Letting the patties rest for just a minute after cooking keeps all those juices inside instead of running onto your plate
03 -
  • Make a tiny extra patty to cook first and taste for seasoning before you cook the rest
  • Butter your buns before toasting for an extra layer of flavor that feels gourmet
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