The Perfect Hamburger

The ultimate summer grilling burger recipe! This flavorful patty is filled with a variety of ingredients and is free from bland breadcrumbs. Enjoy it on buns with your preferred condiments.

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Hamburger
Preparation Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings4
Yield4 hamburgers

This burger recipe bursts with flavor, juiciness, and unparalleled satisfaction.

Hamburger Ingredients

Here are the essential ingredients required to prepare this highly-rated hamburger recipe:

  • Beef: This foundational burger recipe calls for 1 ½ pounds of lean ground beef.
  • Onion: Elevate the flavor with finely chopped onions.
  • Cheese: Opt for shredded Colby Jack or Cheddar cheese.
  • Egg: Enhance moisture and bind the patties together with an egg.
  • Seasonings, herbs, and sauces: Infuse these burgers with flavor using dry onion soup mix, fresh garlic, garlic powder, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, dried parsley, dried basil, dried oregano, crushed dried rosemary, salt, and pepper.

How to Make the Perfect Burgers

Below is the complete, step-by-step recipe, but here’s a quick summary of what to anticipate when crafting the ultimate burgers:

  1. Mix the ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Shape the mixture into four patties.
  3. Grill the patties until the juices run clear, and the center is no longer pink.

Cooking Time for Hamburgers

When grilled on high heat, these hamburger patties should be fully cooked in approximately 4 to 5 minutes per side. You’ll know they’re ready when the juices run clear, there’s no pink in the center, and an instant-read thermometer registers at least 165 degrees F.

Accompaniments for Hamburgers

Explore our assortment of Quick and Easy Side Dishes for Burgers for delightful serving ideas. Here are some crowd-pleasing suggestions:

  • Oven-Fresh Seasoned Potato Wedges
  • Simple Pasta Salad
  • Perfect BBQ Baked Beans

Storage Tips for Hamburgers

Allow leftover hamburger patties to cool before storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the oven or microwave, and assemble the burgers with fresh buns and toppings just before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
  • ½ cup shredded Colby Jack or Cheddar cheese
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, cheese, egg, onion soup mix, minced garlic, garlic powder, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, basil, oregano, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to shape the mixture into 4 patties.
  • Grill the patties on the preheated grill until they are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, approximately 4 to 5 minutes per side. Ensure the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) when checked with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center.”
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