🍔 Homemade Burger Patty Recipe 1
A simple, flavorful, and juicy burger patty — perfect for grilling, pan-frying, or broiling!
This is a classic homemade recipe that uses minimal ingredients to let the beef flavor shine. Ideal for family dinners, backyard cookouts, or weeknight comfort food.
🧂 Ingredients (Makes 4 Patties)
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1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat for best juiciness)
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1 egg (helps bind the patty)
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2 tbsp breadcrumbs (optional – helps hold shape)
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Mixture
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In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Mix gently with your hands or a fork until just combined.
⚠️ Do not overmix — this makes the patties dense instead of tender.
2. Form the Patties
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Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions.
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Shape each into a ¾-inch thick patty.
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Make a small indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb — this helps them cook evenly and stay flat.
3. Cook the Patties
🔥 Grill Method:
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C).
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Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side (for medium doneness).
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Add cheese slices in the last 30 seconds if desired.
🍳 Pan-Fry Method:
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Heat 1 tbsp of oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Cook patties 3–5 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
🔥 Oven-Broil Method:
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Place patties on a foil-lined baking sheet.
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Broil on high for 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly charred.
✅ Cook to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for food safety.
4. Assemble and Serve
Place your cooked patty on a toasted burger bun and add your favorite toppings:
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Classic: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, ketchup, mustard
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Cheese Lover’s: cheddar, Swiss, or mozzarella
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Gourmet: sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, or barbecue sauce
🌟 Tips for the Best Homemade Burgers
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Keep meat cold until shaping — warm fat melts too early and makes the burger dry.
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Avoid pressing down on patties while cooking; it squeezes out the juices.
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Let burgers rest for 2 minutes before serving to retain moisture.
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Toast buns lightly for a better texture and flavor.
🍔 Quick Summary
| Step | Action | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mix beef & seasonings | Don’t overmix |
| 2 | Shape patties | Press small thumb dent |
| 3 | Cook (grill/pan/oven) | Flip once only |
| 4 | Assemble burger | Add toppings & enjoy! |
Ingredients
* Salt
* pepper
* paprika
* garlic (chopped)
* spring onions (chopped)
* Note: second time was onion (chooped) instead of spring onion. The flavor you can change to whatever flavour you like. Can add some brown sugar if you want it slightly sweet and if grilled it gives that nice caramelized looks. Can put in BBQ sauce (thick ones, not the watery type) or liquid smoke also binder used:
* 1 egg for 1 lb meat
* about 2 tablespoon breadcrumb
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix all ingredients with hand and don't overwork it. Can use dough mixer also but don't overwork.
2. It's a quarter pounder i.e. 1lb of meat divided by 4
3. Flatten it and make a hole in the middle about 1/2 inch diameter,
for best result flip it only once when the hole is almost closed
4. Grill the patty and when the hole is fully closed, the patty is done
5. Just before you take it off the grill, put slice cheese on the patty (used low fat cheddar cheese), just to let it melt a bit.
note:cheddar tastes so much better than other cheese when it's slightly melted
6. Served with salad, tomato, sliced onion and your favorite bun.
The hamburger pattie recipe homemade is ready to serve...enjoy it !
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