The Best Homemade Burger
This is the best homemade burger recipe and will surely impress your friends and family! Easy to customize and make uniquely yours!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- BURGER PATTIES:
- 1 pound 80/20 ground beef preferably chuck
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- pepper
- BURGER SAUCE:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons mustard
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 heaping tablespoon relish or 1 finely diced small dill pickle
- Salt to taste
- BURGERS:
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce
- 4 slices cheese of choice optional
- 1 tomato sliced
- red onion slivered
- other toppings could include: sliced avocado bacon, fried egg, jalapeño, or pickles
Instructions
- Prepare the burger sauce if using by mixing the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, and relish in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Divide the meat into four equal pieces. Use your hands to form them into roughly 6" discs.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet, broiler, or grill on high heat.
- Salt each patty generously and sprinkle pepper if desired. Place the patty on the hot surface and cook for 4 minutes. Flip, and continue to cook until cooked through, 3-4 minutes more. If desired, add a slice of cheese on top of each patty about 1 minute before it is finished, allowing it to melt.
- Insert an instant-read thermometer into the center of the burger, it is done when the thermometer registers 160°F.
- Remove the burgers and set aside on a platter. Reduce the heat and place each bun onto the hot surface and lightly toast, about 2 minutes.
- Once toasted, compile the burgers with your desired toppings and sauces.
Notes
Burgers can be customized greatly to fit your own personal tastes! You can make a variety of toppings such as caramelized onions, bacon jam, mushrooms, etc.. This recipe provides you with the perfect "base" patty to get creative!
Try different bun types, cheese varieties, sauces, and vegetables to make this burger perfect for YOU!