The BEST Burger Ever Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What does Gordon Ramsay put in his burger patty? ›

Instructions for How to Make Ground Beef Patties for burgers: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, 1 egg, and a generous amount of salt and pepper to season (half tsp each). Egg is a burger binding agent for the ground beef patty. Divide the well mixed beef into four equal round balls and form into patties.

A juicy burger is always a welcome dish, but one that is seasoned properly is even better. This basic burger seasoning is made with a blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Feel free to add a little minced dried onion for added flavor and a bit of texture if you like.

Worcestershire sauce is a great ingredient to add to hamburger patties. Worcestershire sauce burgers are not only delicious but are great when you want a simple recipe that comes together quickly.

The burgers will shrink slightly as they cook, so you want the raw patties to skew a little larger than the buns onto which they'll eventually land. Make a small dimple in the center of the patty—this indentation will prevent your burger from puffing up like a balloon, ensuring an even and picturesque patty.

The Toppings Placed on the Burger

Any old restaurant can make a burger with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. But a gourmet burger, on the other hand, should have more than that. Some examples of gourmet toppings include grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms, and freshly sliced avocado.

Selecting the best meat for burgers

A good basic mixture would be to use 50% chuck (the cheap and lean), 25% rib plate (the fatty parts) and 25% brisket (the fatty and beef flavor).

Heat a flat-top grill or cast iron pan over very high heat. Form the ground beef into a tight ball and season with salt. Place hamburger ball on grill to sear for 45 seconds, then flatten with a heavy spatula to about ⅓ inch thickness. Cook for 90 seconds to develop a crust on the first side of the bottom.

Bind the patty together

If you're going for a leaner meat or adding bulky ingredients (eg spring onions, onions, chillies), add an egg and a handful of breadcrumbs to bind the burgers.

Yes, you can mix seasoning directly into the burger patty, especially if you're forming your own. In fact, many chefs swear by this method because it helps supplement the burger with an explosion of spice and flavor in every bite.

How to keep burger patties from falling apart? ›

Add 1 egg yolk per pound of hamburger. It won't add appreciably to the fat content and will bind the meat beautifully. The other thing you can do is add canned, drained, crushed black beans or chickpeas to the hamburger. The starch from the beans will bind the meat together and add an interesting taste.

Think About the Toppings

Toppings can make or break a burger. We love homemade toppings like cranberry ketchup, mac n' cheese or spicy barbecue sauce paired with everyday condiments like cheese slices and crisp lettuce.

If your patties are store-bought, season them well on both sides with salt and pepper before cooking. If you are forming your own patties, you can season the blend as you mix and shape them.

In my experience, the best way to prevent your burger patties from falling apart during cooking is to use both egg and breadcrumbs to make them. You can add eggs to the mixture and then, coat them with breadcrumbs before shaping them into burger patties.