Description
A guide to making the best burgers at home, featuring tips, ingredients, and cooking methods to create your new favorite burger.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices of cheese (optional)
- Lettuce, tomato, and onion for toppings
- Ketchup and mustard for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt and pepper until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 4 equal patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each.
- Place the patties on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness.
- If using cheese, add a slice on top of each patty during the last minute of cooking.
- Toast the burger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble the burgers with your choice of toppings and condiments.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a juicier burger, avoid overworking the meat.
- Experiment with different seasonings and toppings to customize your burger.
- Let the patties rest for a few minutes after cooking for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg