**Dive into the Nostalgia of the Perfect Old-School Burger: A Culinary Journey Back in Time**
In a world of culinary innovation and ever-evolving taste sensations, there's something comforting and timeless about the classic old-school burger. It's a journey back to simpler times, where the focus was on quality ingredients, bold flavors, and the joy of sharing a meal with loved ones. This article presents a collection of recipes that capture the essence of the perfect old-school burger, each with its unique twist on tradition. From the classic all-American cheeseburger to the veggie-packed black bean burger, these recipes are sure to satisfy every palate and create lasting memories around the dinner table.
PERFECT BURGER RECIPE
The Best Burger Recipe! Sharing our secrets for making restaurant quality burgers, from the juiciest burger patties to the best buns and burger sauces.
Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Categories Easy
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Slice, and prepare all of your burger toppings and sauces.
- Spread the cut-side of the bun with softened or melted butter and toast the cut side on a skillet or on the grill until golden brown. You can toast the bun ahead or in the last couple of minutes with the burgers on the grill. Toasting the bun adds great flavor and prevents a soggy bun.
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Divide beef into 4 portions and form patties that are about 1/2" thick and 1" wider than the burger buns. Season patties generously with salt and pepper.
- Grill burger patties (indent-side-up) covered for 3-5 min each side on the grill. Flip burgers when juices are accumulating on top of burger and you have a good sear. Apply cheese in the last 1-2 minutes of grilling then cover with lid and cook until internal temperature of beef reaches 160˚F.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 623 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
THE PERFECT BASIC BURGER
Nothing beats a simple hamburger on a warm summer evening! Ground beef is blended with an easy to prepare bread crumb mixture. Pile these burgers with your favorite condiments, pop open a cool drink and enjoy!
Provided by Lindsay Perejma
Categories Main Dish Recipes Burger Recipes 100+ Hamburger Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, salt and pepper. Place ground beef and bread crumbs into the mixture. With hands or a fork, mix until well blended. Form into 4 patties approximately 3/4 inch thick.
- Place patties on the prepared grill. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 124.5 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 474.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
PERFECT BURGER
Bobby's Flay's Perfect Burger recipe from Food Network needs only a handful of ingredients, a hot grill and toasted hamburger buns.
Provided by Bobby Flay
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each). Form each portion loosely into a 3/4-inch-thick burger and make a deep depression in the center with your thumb. Season both sides of each burger with salt and pepper.
- IF USING A GRILL: Heat a gas grill to high or heat coals in a charcoal grill until they glow bright orange and ash over. Brush the burgers with the oil. Grill the burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the first side, about 3 minutes for beef and 5 minutes for turkey. Flip over the burgers. Cook beef burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the second side, 4 minutes for medium rare (3 minutes if topping with cheese; see step 3) or until cooked to desired degree of doneness. Cook turkey burgers until cooked throughout, about 5 minutes on the second side.
- IF USING A GRILL PAN: Heat a grill pan over high heat on top of the stove. Cook the burgers as for a grill, above.
- IF USING A SAUTE PAN OR GRIDDLE (PREFERABLY CAST IRON): Heat the oil in the pan or griddle over high heat until the oil begins to shimmer. Cook the burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the first side, about 3 minutes for beef and 5 minutes for turkey. Flip over the burgers. Cook beef burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the second side, 4 minutes for medium rare (3 minutes if topping with cheese) or until cooked to desired degree of doneness. Cook turkey burgers until cooked throughout, about 5 minutes on the second side.
- Add the cheese, if using, to the tops of the burgers during the last minute of cooking and top with a basting cover, close the grill cover, or tent the burgers with aluminum foil to melt the cheese.
- Sandwich the hot burgers between the buns and serve immediately.
PERFECT OLD SCHOOL BURGER RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by SMorrissey
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Divide beef into 4 mounds, and evenly place on a 12-by-14-inch piece of plastic wrap. Place another piece of plastic on top. Roll into 5 1/2-inch patties, about 1/3 inch thick, with a rolling pin. 2. Heat a griddle or 2 large cast-iron skillets over medium-high. Season both sides of patties with salt and pepper. Cook patties, pressing with a spatula, 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, flip, and top with cheese. Cook 2 minutes. 3. Butter cut sides of rolls, and toast on griddle until edges just start to brown, about 1 minute. 4. Sandwich burgers in rolls with onion, pickle, lettuce, and mustard.
THE PERFECT BURGER
Here are the ingredients & the instructions to make the perfect burger! Although it may not be the healthiest, use medium ground beef for moistness & flavour. The leaner varieties produce burgers that are drier with a denser, tighter texture. Don't use previously frozen meat as juices are lost during defrosting. If making ahead, cover with plastic wrap & refrigerate for no more than a day. Enjoy!
Provided by CountryLady
Categories Meat
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Lightly oil grill& heat BBQ to medium.
- Whisk egg in a bowl& add next 6 ingredients.
- Add any of the stir-ins that appeal to you.
- Crumble in beef& using your hands or a fork, gently mix together.
- Handle the meat as little as possible the more you work it, the tougher it gets.
- Gently shape (dont firmly press) mixture into burgers about ¾ inch thick.
- Using your thumb, make a shallow depression in the centre of each burger to prevent puffing up during cooking.
- Place burgers on the grill, close lid& BBQ until NO LONGER PINK INSIDE, turning once, about 6 8 minutes per side.
- An instant read thermometer should read 160F.
- Don't abuse your burgers by pressing with a spatula, pricking with a fork or turning frequently as precious juices will be lost!
- Tuck into a warm crusty bun& add your favourite toppings.
OLD FASHIONED BURGER RECIPE BY TASTY
This old fashioned-inspired burger features whiskey-caramelized onions, roasted orange mustard, and two smashburger patties. Top with fresh beefsteak tomatoes and shredded iceberg lettuce on toasted burger buns.
Provided by Tikeyah Whittle
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make the whiskey-caramelized onions: In a large, high-walled skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they caramelize and turn golden brown, about 45 minutes. Add the whiskey and salt and stir to combine. Remove the pan from the heat and let sit until ready to use.
- Make the roasted orange mustard: Turn the broiler on high.
- Use a sharp knife to remove the peel from the orange, then slice the orange crosswise into ½-inch rounds. Arrange the rounds in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Broil the orange slices until they begin to brown and crisp on the top, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the oranges from the oven and transfer to a large bowl to cool slightly. Use a potato masher to mash the juice from the oranges, and then strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the flesh to extract as much juice as possible. You should have about ¼ cup of roasted orange juice.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, and bitters until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Make the smash burgers: Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
- Divide the ground beef into 8 4-ounce portions, being careful not to work the meat too much.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, and coriander.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Pour the olive oil into the hot pan. Place 2 portions of ground beef, or as many as will fit without overcrowding, in the pan and use a flat metal spatula to flatten into patties. Use the back of a wooden spoon to press the spatula more firmly to flatten each patty even more. Season each patty generously with the salt mixture. Once the patties turn golden brown on the bottoms and the edges are crispy, about 2 minutes, flip and continue cooking until the other side is golden brown, about 2 more minutes. Top each patty with 1 slice of American cheese and let melt, about 30 seconds. Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining ground beef.
- Assemble the burgers: Place the intact burger buns on a baking sheet. Brush the top of each bun with beaten egg, then sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Transfer to the oven and bake until the egg wash turns golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Open the buns and place ¼ cup of shredded lettuce on each bottom bun, followed by 2 tomato slices, a patty, ¼ cup caramelized onions, and a second patty. Spread 2 tablespoons of the orange mustard over the undersides of the top buns, then place on top of the burgers. Serve with old fashioneds.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best results.
- Season the meat generously with salt and pepper before cooking.
- Form the patties loosely and don't overwork the meat.
- Cook the burgers over medium-high heat to get a nice sear and prevent them from drying out.
- Flip the burgers only once during cooking to avoid losing moisture.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the burgers are cooked to your desired doneness.
- Let the burgers rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Conclusion:
The perfect old-school burger is a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect burger at home that will rival any restaurant burger. So next time you're in the mood for a classic burger, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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