Best 9 Real Hamburgers Recipes

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**Indulge in the Classic Charm of Real Hamburgers: A Culinary Journey Through Three Beloved Recipes**

Hamburgers, a timeless symbol of American cuisine, have captured the hearts and taste buds of burger enthusiasts worldwide. This article presents a delectable trio of real hamburger recipes that embody the essence of this iconic dish. Embark on a culinary voyage as we delve into the secrets of creating mouthwatering burgers that are sure to satisfy your cravings. From the classic all-American cheeseburger to the zesty jalapeno popper burger and the hearty patty melt, these recipes offer a range of flavors and styles that cater to every palate. Get ready to fire up your grill or heat your skillet, as we guide you through the steps to crafting the perfect real hamburgers, complete with tantalizing toppings and savory sauces.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HAMBURGER RECIPE



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A classic, juicy Hamburger Recipe made with ground chuck, a simple burger seasoning, and all of the classic burger toppings.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ pounds ground chuck (80/20)*
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 buns (, toasted, if desired)
6 slices cheddar cheese (, or your favorite cheese)
6 Lettuce leaves
1 Beefsteak tomato (, sliced)
1/2 of a Red or white onion (, thinly sliced)
6 Pickle slices

Steps:

  • Make burger seasoning by combining all spices in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Divide ground chuck into 6 equal portions and gently from into 1/2 inch thick patties that are wider than the burger buns (as they will shrink). Use your thumb to press an indentation into the center of each patty. Cover and set aside.
  • Preheat grill to medium high heat. Just before cooking, sprinkle seasoning over the patties, then place on hot grill, indent-side up. Close grill lid and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the bottom of the burger is seared and juices are accumulating on top of the burger. Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until the beef reaches 160 degrees F.
  • Place cheese on burgers during the last minute of cooking. Remove to a plate and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving in a bun, with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 464 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEST HAMBURGER EVER



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These burgers are the best on the grill in the summertime. Jam-packed with all kinds of stuff, and no tasteless bread crumbs!

Provided by UNIVSTUDENT

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Burger Recipes     100+ Hamburger Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
½ onion, finely chopped
½ cup shredded Colby Jack or Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 egg
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill for high heat.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, cheese, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, egg, onion soup mix, garlic, garlic powder, parsley, basil, oregano, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
  • Grill patties for 5 minutes per side on the hot grill, or until well done. Serve on buns with your favorite condiments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 173.6 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 966.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

JUICIEST HAMBURGERS EVER



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No more dry, lackluster burgers. These are juicy, and spices can be easily added or changed to suit anyone's taste. Baste frequently with your favorite barbeque sauce. If you find the meat mixture too mushy, just add more bread crumbs until it forms patties that hold their shape.

Provided by Jane

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Burger Recipes     100+ Hamburger Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds ground beef
1 egg, beaten
¾ cup dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons evaporated milk
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, evaporated milk, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and garlic using your hands. Form the mixture into 8 hamburger patties.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill patties 5 minutes per side, or until well done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 95.5 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 196.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

THE PERFECT BASIC BURGER



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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

1 egg
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound ground beef
½ cup fine dry bread crumbs

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

REAL HAMBURGERS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 30m

Yield 10 to 12 hamburgers

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds ground chuck
1 pound ground sirloin
3 tablespoons steak sauce (recommended: Crosse & Blackwell)
6 extra-large egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
12 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Carefully mix the meats, steak sauce, egg yolks, salt, and pepper with the tines of a fork, but do not mash it. Lightly form each hamburger and lightly press into a patty shape. Make an indentation and put a thin slice of butter inside each hamburger, making sure the butter is entirely encased in the meat.
  • Heat a grill, broiler, or saute pan and cook the hamburgers for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until almost done. Remove to a plate and cover with aluminum foil. Allow the hamburgers to rest for 5 minutes and serve immediately on buns.

HAMBURGERS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 hamburgers

Number Of Ingredients 16

24 ounces ground chuck
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Spice Mix, optional, recipe follows
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 slices cheese, such as Cheddar, American, Saga blue cheese, and Swiss, optional
4 soft hamburger-style buns, split
4 slices beefsteak tomatoes, optional
Assorted lettuces and greens, such as iceberg, romaine, or watercress
Assorted mustards, such as whole-grained, Dijon, or French's, optional
Mayonnaise, optional
Ketchup, optional
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
Hot Sauce, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a roasting rack on a foil-lined baking sheet in the oven.
  • Using your hands, break the meat into small pieces and combine evenly but loosely on a parchment or waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Spread the meat out and season it generously with salt and pepper. If desired, add the spice mix at this time.
  • Divide the meat into 4 portions (about 6 ounces each). Using your hands, form each portion into a ball-shape by gently tossing it from 1 hand to the other. (Don't over work or press too firmly on the meat.) Gently form each portion into a patty about 3 1/2 inches wide and 1-inch-thick.
  • Preheat a large cast iron skillet over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Raise the heat to high and add the oil. Add the patties and cook, turning once, until well-browned, about 2 minutes each side.
  • Using a spatula, transfer the hamburgers to the roasting rack in the oven and continue cooking to desired doneness, 8 to 9 minutes for medium-rare, 10 to 11 minutes for medium, and 13 to 15 minutes for well-done. If you are using the cheese, top the hamburgers during their last couple of minutes of cooking to melt.
  • Transfer the hamburgers to a plate, let rest for a couple minutes before serving. Meanwhile, toast the hamburger buns. Assemble the hamburgers with the condiments and toppings of your choice. Serve.
  • When cooking on a countertop grill, turn on grill, then place burgers on the heated grill.
  • Timing for a countertop grill:
  • For Medium-Rare: Cook for 3 minutes covered and then unplug the machine and continue to cook covered for 2 to 3 more minutes.
  • For Medium: Cook for 4 minutes covered and then unplug the machine and continue to cook covered for 4 more minutes.
  • For Well: Cook for 5 minutes covered and then unplug the machine and continue to cook covered for 5 more minutes.
  • Combine all ingredients.

HAMBURGERS (TAVERN STYLE)



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Here is the hamburger you get in better taverns and bars, plump and juicy, with a thick char that gives way to tender, medium-rare meat. It is best cooked in a heavy, cast-iron skillet slicked with oil or fat. Ask a butcher for coarse-ground chuck steak, with at least a 20 percent fat content, or grind your own. Keep it in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook, and then when you do, form your patties gently. Season after the meat is in the pan.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     burgers, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 teaspoon neutral oil, like canola, or a pat of unsalted butter
2 pounds ground chuck, at least 20 percent fat
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
4 slices cheese (optional)
4 soft hamburger buns
Lettuce leaves, sliced tomatoes and condiments, as desired

Steps:

  • Add oil or butter to a large cast-iron or stainless-steel skillet and place over medium heat. Gently divide ground beef into 4 small piles of around 8 ounces each, and then lightly form these into thick patties of around 3 1/2 inches in diameter, like flattened meatballs. Season aggressively with salt and pepper.
  • Increase heat under skillet to high. Put hamburgers into the skillet with plenty of distance between them and allow them to cook, without moving, for approximately 3 minutes. Use a spatula to turn hamburgers over. If using cheese, lay slices on meat.
  • Continue to cook until meat is cooked through, approximately another 3 to 4 minutes for medium-rare. Remove hamburgers from skillet and allow to rest for approximately 5 minutes; meanwhile, toast the buns. Place hamburgers on buns and top as desired.

ALL-AMERICAN HAMBURGERS



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We do a lot of camping and outdoor cooking. This all-American, homemade hamburger recipe is on our menu more than any other food. -Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons chili sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
4 slices American cheese or cheddar cheese, halved diagonally
2 slices Swiss cheese, halved diagonally
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Optional: Lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, sliced onion, cooked bacon strips, ketchup and mustard

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 4 patties. Grill burgers, covered, on an oiled rack over medium direct heat until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear, about 6 minutes on each side., During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with 2 triangles American cheese and 1 triangle Swiss cheese. Serve on buns. As desired, top with lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon, ketchup and mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 681mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

THE REAL BURGER



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"Grinding" may sound ominous, conjuring visions of a big old hand-cranked piece of steel clamped to the kitchen counter, but in fact it's not that difficult. As the grinder was an innovation in its day, the food processor has taken over. It does nearly as good a job - not perfect, I'll admit - in a couple of minutes or less. Take a nice-looking chuck roast, or well-marbled sirloin steaks or some pork or lamb shoulder. Cut the meat into one- to two-inch cubes, and pulse it with the regular steel blade until it's chopped.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, lunch, burgers, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 to 2 pounds not-too-lean sirloin, in chunks
1/2 white onion, peeled and in chunks, optional
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Start a charcoal or wood fire or preheat a gas grill. Or, on stove top, heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat for 3 or 4 minutes.
  • Put meat and onion in a food processor, in batches if necessary, and pulse until coarsely ground: finer than chopped, but not much. Put it in a bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Taste, then add more seasoning if necessary. (If desired, cook a teaspoon of meat in a pan before tasting.) Handling meat as little as possible to avoid compressing it, shape it lightly into 4 or more burgers.
  • Fire is hot enough when you can barely stand to hold your hand 3 or 4 inches over rack for a few seconds. Grill burgers about 3 minutes a side for very rare, and another minute a side for each increasing stage of doneness, but no more than 10 minutes total unless you like hockey pucks. (Timing on stove top is the same.)
  • Serve on buns, toast or hard rolls, garnished as you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 426, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 463 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose Fresh, High-Quality Ground Beef: Look for ground beef with a bright red color and a fine texture. Avoid meat that is brown or has a slimy texture.
  • Use a Lean-to-Fat Ratio of 80/20: This ratio will give you a juicy burger with a good amount of flavor. Avoid using ground beef that is too lean, as it will be dry and crumbly.
  • Season the Beef Properly: Use a combination of salt, pepper, and garlic powder to season the beef. You can also add other spices, such as paprika, chili powder, or cumin, to taste.
  • Mix the Beef Gently: Avoid overmixing the beef, as this will make the burgers tough. Mix the beef just until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Form Patties of Uniform Size and Thickness: This will help to ensure that the burgers cook evenly. Use a kitchen scale to measure the beef if you want to be precise.
  • Use a Hot Griddle or Pan: This will help to sear the outside of the burgers and prevent them from sticking. If you are using a grill, preheat it to high heat before cooking the burgers.
  • Flip the Burgers Only Once: Flipping the burgers too often will make them dry and tough. Flip the burgers only once, when the edges are cooked and the juices start to pool on the top.
  • Cook the Burgers to Your Desired Doneness: The cooking time will vary depending on how thick the burgers are and how you like them cooked. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the burgers to ensure that they are cooked to your liking.
  • Let the Burgers Rest Before Serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the burgers, making them more juicy and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Making real hamburgers at home is a great way to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal. By following the tips and tricks outlined in this article, you can create burgers that are juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. So next time you're in the mood for a burger, skip the drive-thru and fire up your grill or stovetop instead.

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