Hamburger Patty Recipe
Make thick, juicy burgers at home with this easy 3-ingredient hamburger patty recipe. Perfect for summertime grilling!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef 80/20
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
I always use Kosher salt in my kitchen! If using table salt, start with half the amount and adjust to taste, as it is much "saltier" by volume.
Instructions
- Portion the ground beef into four 6-ounce patties. Gently shape each one into a 4-inch diameter patty, about ¾-inch thick. Avoid overworking the meat to keep the patties tender.
- Use your thumb to press an indentation into the center of each patty. This helps the burgers cook evenly and prevents them from puffing up.
- Season one side of each patty with half of the salt and pepper. Place the seasoned side down on a hot grill.
- Grill for about 4 minutes, until lightly charred. Season the top with the remaining salt and pepper, then flip and cook for an additional 4–5 minutes or until your preferred doneness.
- If adding cheese, place a slice on each patty during the last minute of cooking. Close the lid to melt the cheese, then remove the patties from the grill. Enjoy!
Notes
- Don’t overwork the meat—this keeps the burgers tender.
- The thumbprint in the center helps the patties cook evenly and stay flat.
- Try with my Homemade Hamburger Buns recipe!
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