The Best Hamburger Patty Recipe
Sink your teeth into the best homemade hamburger patties — juicy, flavorful, and perfect for grilling at every summer BBQ!
Use this easy recipe to make the most delicious restaurant-quality burger you’ve ever had!
Who doesn’t love a good burger served on a crusty roll with all of your favorite toppings?! Create the burger of your dreams, one that the whole family will love, with this simple recipe.
For some delicious beef burger alternatives, check out this fried fish burger, a fresh salmon burger, and these blackened salmon burgers with fennel slaw.
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Start with a few simple ingredients from the grocery store: lean ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, and spices. After many seasons at the grill, we’ve combined these ingredients in a way that makes the best burger recipe!
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Patty Making Supplies
- Mixing bowls – This Pyrex set is my go-to.
- Measuring cups & Measuring spoons – These ones are awesome!
- Parchment paper – Placed between the burgers to prevent sticking.
- Kitchen scale – This is the one I have.
- Burger press – Handy for making uniform-sized patties.
Hamburger Patty Details
The entire family is sure to love this classic burger recipe. Making your own burger patties is actually super easy — let me show you how!
Ingredients
Here are a few of the basic grocery store staples that you will need to get started with this easy recipe.
- Lean ground beef – Costco has the best deal on ground beef, and I buy a large pack at least once a month. This recipe uses half of the Costco pack and makes 12 patties.
- White onion, finely diced – Finely diced onion adds moisture, texture, and a subtle savory sweetness to the patties.
- Eggs – We’re currently loving farm fresh eggs from the neighbor.
- Breadcrumbs – They create a tender texture and help lock in all those delicious juices. Panko works great here.
- Homemade hamburger seasoning – We love this flavorful homemade blend of spices, but you can also use your favorite store-bought mix.
- Worcestershire sauce – This rich savory sauce adds smoky, tangy depth and enhances the beef flavor beautifully.
Instructions
1. Gather all of the ingredients.
2. In a large bowl, combine lean beef and eggs.
3. Add onion, breadcrumbs, and seasoning.
4. Mix until well combined.
5. Use a kitchen scale to weigh out 5 oz balls from the meat mixture.
6. Form the balls into patties by hand or use a patty press.
7. Layer patties between wax paper and store in the fridge, covered, until ready to use.
This easy recipe makes 12 juicy burgers.
Tips and Tricks
- 1 pound of ground pork may be added to the ground beef.
- Homemade barbecue sauce can be substituted for Worcestershire sauce.
- Panko breadcrumbs are our favorite binding agent, but crushed crackers may be used instead.
- Add additional onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, or kosher salt to taste.
- Store in a single layer or between sheets of parchment paper. Check out this how to freeze hamburger patties post for more.
How Long Do You Cook Hamburger Patties?
- Hamburgers can be cooked in a slow cooker on high for 5 hours or low for 7-9 hours.
- Patties may be placed in an air fryer basket and cooked for 6-7 minutes at 350°F.
- Hamburger patties can be cooked on the gas grill or charcoal grill for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time.
- Smoked hamburgers take 2 hours to cook when smoked at 165°F.
- Baked hamburgers in the oven take about 25 minutes at 350°F.
- In a large skillet, cook juicy burger patties on medium-high heat for 7-9 minutes.
- Use a food thermometer to make sure that the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
Serve these on fresh hamburger buns and add your favorite toppings! A great burger is always made better with a side of French fries, pasta salad, or Caesar salad.
Topping Suggestions
- Add a slice of cheese like cheddar cheese, provolone, or Swiss.
- Top with crispy bacon, a fried egg, or slice of red onion.
- Add skillet fried mushrooms, a slice of tomato, or lettuce.
- Add a tablespoon of garlic butter to the center of each patty.
- Slather on homemade barbecue sauce or bacon jam.
We recently hosted a backyard BBQ for friends and family and made a huge double batch of these hamburger patties. They were a hit with everyone and quickly became a new favorite.
More Hamburger Recipes
- Chimichurri Burger Recipe
- White Castle Hamburgers
- Breakfast Burger Recipe
- Smoked Burger Recipe
- Mushroom Swiss Burgers
- The Best Air Fryer Hamburgers
- BBQ Hamburger Recipe
- Blue Cheese Burgers
- Bacon Wrapped Burgers
- Five Guys Hamburgers
Be sure to check out these 20+ Must Try Hamburger Recipes too!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best ground beef for hamburger patties?
Most burger experts recommend using ground beef with an 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio because it creates juicy, flavorful burgers that don’t dry out easily.
Should you add eggs and breadcrumbs to hamburger patties?
Eggs and breadcrumbs help bind the patties together and retain moisture, especially when grilling or cooking leaner beef. Some burger lovers prefer beef-only patties, so it really comes down to personal preference and texture.
How long should hamburger patties be cooked?
Most burgers cook in about 3–5 minutes per side on a grill or skillet depending on thickness and desired doneness. Always cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F for food safety.
Why do homemade burger patties shrink while cooking?
Burger patties naturally shrink as the fat cooks down and the proteins tighten. Making patties slightly larger than the bun and pressing a small thumbprint in the center helps them cook evenly and hold their shape.
Can hamburger patties be made ahead of time?
Absolutely! Homemade burger patties can be formed several hours ahead and stored in the fridge between sheets of parchment paper until ready to cook. They also freeze beautifully for easy future meals.
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The Best Hamburger Patty Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 pounds lean ground beef
- ½ cup white onion finely diced
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 3 Tbsp hamburger seasoning
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Gather all of the ingredients.
- In a large bowl, combine lean beef and eggs.
- Add onion, breadcrumbs, and seasoning.
- Mix until well combined.
- Use a kitchen scale to weigh out 5 oz balls from the meat mixture.
- Form the balls into patties by hand or use a patty press.
- Layer patties between wax paper and store in the fridge, covered, until ready to use.
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Notes
- 1 pound of ground pork may be added to the ground beef.
- Homemade barbecue sauce can be substituted for Worcestershire sauce.
- Panko breadcrumbs are our favorite binding agent, but crushed crackers may be used instead.
- Add additional onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, or kosher salt to taste.
- Store in a single layer or between sheets of parchment paper. Check out this how to freeze hamburger patties post for more.
Nutrition
What kind of hamburger seasoning did you use
We use a homemade seasoning https://homemadeheather.com/the-best-hamburger-seasoning-recipe/
Delicious! Loved the homemade seasoning.
I’m so glad!
Excellent recipe! Making it again as it was such a hit. Thank you for sharing !!!
So glad that you enjoyed it!!
I love this recipe and the season recipe!!! It’s my go to!!!!! Thank you
So glad that you love it! Thanks for sharing ❤️
I made fried burgers it was delicious
Glad to hear it! Thank you :)
What is ” hamburger seasoning “specifically?
It’s a homemade seasoning that we use for hamburgers that combines paprika, brown sugar, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne pepper. YOu can substitute with your store bought seasoning of choice.