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A stacked Hamburger Patty Recipe with two beef patties, melted cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and a sesame seed bun.

Hamburger Patty Recipe

Juicy, no-fail hamburger patties recipe with a simple seasoning blend, a quick “flavor paste,” and the optional ice-chip trick for a browned crust and tender, ultra-moist interior. Scales easily and works on cast iron, grill, oven, air fryer, or smoker
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best hamburger recipe for grilling, Best homemade hamburger recipe, Burger patty recipe Gordon Ramsay, Easy beef patty recipe, Gourmet beef patty recipe, Homemade burger recipes, Jamie Oliver hamburger recipe, old-fashioned hamburger recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 48 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy cast-iron skillet (or grill) (10–12 in / well-preheated)
  • 1 Digital meat thermometer (For doneness (130–160°F))
  • 1 Kitchen scale (Even portioning (4 × 4 oz / 113 g))
  • 4 Parchment paper (For stacking/chilling patties)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (For flavor paste & seasonings)
  • 1 Spatula (Thin, sturdy for flipping once)

Ingredients

Core ingredients

  • 1 lb ≈454 g Ground chuck (80/20) - Keep cold
  • 1¼ teaspoon Kosher salt - If using Morton use ~¾ tsp
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh cracked black pepper - Medium grind
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
  • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard - Smooth
  • 1 tablespoon Ice water - Very cold
  • 1 tablespoon 14 g Unsalted butter, diced - Pea-size pieces, cold

Optional flavor boosters

  • ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme minced
  • 4 slices Aged cheddar - For topping
  • 2 tablespoon Bacon bits crisp - Fold in gently

Top tip(optional)

  • 4 small chips (~5 g each) Ice - Nest in the center of each patty before cooking

Instructions

  • Chill bowl, meat, and butter for thirty minutes.
    Raw burger patties arranged on a wooden board, surrounded by onion, parsley, green peppers, cheese, and seasoning
  • Whisk Worcestershire, Dijon, and ice water into smooth paste.
    Raw ground beef balls in a bowl with eggs, olive oil, breadcrumbs, and assorted spices on a wooden table.
  • Season chuck; fold gently; form dimpled, even four-ounce patties.
    Two beef patties sizzling in a hot cast iron skillet, with steam rising as they sear.
  • Sear four minutes; flip once; cook to desired temperature.
  • Transfer burgers; rest three minutes; serve immediately with toppings.
    A stacked Hamburger Patty Recipe with two beef patties, melted cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and a sesame seed bun.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 120g | Calories: 320kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 20g (40%) | Fat: 26g (40%) | Saturated Fat: 11g (69%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11.5g | Trans Fat: 1.3g | Cholesterol: 80mg (27%) | Sodium: 670mg (29%) | Potassium: 300mg (9%) | Vitamin A: 30IU (1%) | Calcium: 20mg (2%) | Iron: 2.2mg (12%)
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