The flavor, texture and ease of this burger make it an approachable and easy weeknight meal or something tasty to make for an outdoor BBQ with warmer weather approaching. There are so many ways to add a flavor boost to burgers; the tips and tricks seem endless & everyone swears by their method. The flavor boost I give to these burgers is simple: letting a tablespoon of butter melt on the burger patty right before you put the cheese on (when the burger is almost done). It’s simple: just plop an extra pat of butter on top to give the burger a bit of fatty sweetness. Each bite is extra juicy. This step is totally non-negotiable in my opinion! Another tip I like to remind people of is not to overwork the beef as you form the patties so the burgers stay moist and juicy. There are so many great options of sides to serve with burgers. I love these Smashed Baby Potatoes and Healthy Potato Salad. I also love burgers with a nice side salad like my Avocado Corn Salad or Healthy Broccoli Salad.
Ground Beef: I purchased a 1 lb. pre-packaged ground beef at the store (80% lean 20% fat). This is like the standard issue beef that you can find at any store usually. However, chuck is the best beef to use for burgers. You don’t want to use a lean beef or beef with a low fat percentage because fat provides moisture and flavor to the meat, and when you’re cooking over a hot grill, fat helps prevent the burger from drying out. The optimal fat content for burgers is 15 to 20 percent. White onion: minced. This gets mixed into the meat. Garlic: I recommend using fresh garlic bulb and mincing them. Worcestershire: Adds sort of an interesting depth of flavor that enhances the basic beefy taste of this overall basic burger. Salt: season the meat with salt as you are mixing, but also a little right before the burgers hit the pan or grill too! Salt removes water from and dissolves some of the meat proteins so it’s best to salt your burgers for a tender burger until just before they hit the pan or grill. Pepper, Parsley & Garlic Powder: Additional seasonings we like to add for a bit more flavor. Hamburger Buns & your favorite hamburger toppings: avocado, lettuce, bacon, ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, tomato, onions, chili, grilled onions, cheddar cheese, fried egg, guacamole.
Butter lettuce Creamy Dijon mustard Pickles Red onions Caramelized onions Juicy red tomatoes Avocado or guacamole Bacon Cheese: cheddar, pepper jack or Swiss
Can I Freeze Burgers?
Yes! Prepare the ground meat mixture, form into patties and place them in a single layer in a freezer bag and freeze immediately. They can be kept in this frozen state for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to cook the burgers, take them out of the freezer the night before and place them in the refrigerator until thawed.
How long do these burgers last in the fridge?
I like to store the burgers by themselves so the other ingredients don’t get soggy. They will last 3-4 days when properly stored.
