How to Make Burger Patties

How to make homemade burger patties like a restaurant

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There is more to know about how to make burger patties than simply forming meat into a patty shape. To make the best burger like your favorite restaurant you need to pay attention to these simple details.

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Total Time13

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 881kcal

Author: Fox Valley Foodie

Equipment

Wax Paper

Ingredients

1 pound fresh ground chuck (80/20)
salt and black pepper
3 brioche hamburger buns
2 tablespoons butter
3 slices mild cheddar cheese
favorite burger toppings

Instructions

Select a pound of freshly ground chuck from your butcher. You should still be able to see the individual strands of meat from the grinder.
Divide the meat into three equal chunks, compressing the meat only as need to hold it together in a loose ball.
With strands of meat standing vertically, firmly press down on each chunk of meat to form into patties. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
Set your cast iron skillet over medium-high heat (you can add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to help the patty sear) and cook your burger patty until the top starts to darken in color. Flip once, top with a slice of cheese, and cook a few minutes longer.
Butter inside of the hamburger buns and lightly toast them in a separate pan, cut side down.
Place your burger patty onto the toasted bun, add your favorite burger toppings, and enjoy.

Notes

Tip: Using wax burger paper makes it easy to transfer the patties to the cooking surface without deforming or sticking.

For best results, it is important not to press your burger patty while it is cooking or you will expel the juices and create a dry burger.

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