Homemade Hamburgers

Homemade hamburger on a bun with toppings.

5 from 86 votes

These really are the best homemade beef hamburgers! Wonderfully juicy and perfectly seasoned, they take minutes to make and are quick to grill.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Chilling time 20

Total Time 35

Servings burgers

Calories 255kcal

Author Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

1 large egg
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 pound ground beef 85% lean
¼ cup fine breadcrumbs
Fries for serving

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add the ground beef and breadcrumbs, and use your hands to mix until combined.
Gently shape the mixture into 4 patties, about ¾ inch in thickness. Use your thumb to press down in the center of each patty to create an indent.
Refrigerate the patties for 20-30 minutes to help keep their shape.
Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium heat and oil the grates or pan. Cook the burgers for 4-5 minutes per side until they reach the desired doneness.
Allow the burgers to rest for a few minutes, then serve with your favorite condiments.

Video

Notes

Nutrition facts is for 1 beef hamburger and does not include bun, toppings or side.

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3 days in the fridge.

Freezing Instructions: Freeze uncooked patties on a baking sheet, then place them all together in a ziplock bag. Thaw in the fridge overnight before cooking

Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.

Instead of breadcrumbs, you can use all-purpose flour.
To make it gluten-free, you can use quick oats, almond flour or panko breadcrumbs.

Please note the video includes Dijon mustard, but this updated recipe now includes Worcestershire sauce for a slightly more savory flavor. Dijon mustard still works really well for this recipe.

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