Juicy Beef Patties Buns (Print Version)

Tender beef patties cooked and served with fresh tomato, lettuce, pickles, and toasted buns for a tasty meal.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Beef Patties

01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
06 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

→ Assembly

07 - 4 hamburger buns
08 - 4 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
09 - 1 large tomato, sliced
10 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 4 lettuce leaves
12 - 4 slices dill pickle
13 - Ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce until just combined.
02 - Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties approximately 3/4 inch thick, creating a slight indentation in the center of each.
03 - Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
04 - Cook patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side until medium doneness is reached. Add cheese slices during the last minute of cooking and cover to melt if desired.
05 - Lightly toast hamburger buns on grill or skillet for 1 to 2 minutes until golden.
06 - Layer lettuce on bottom bun, add cooked patty, then top with tomato, onion, pickles, and condiments as preferred. Cover with top bun.
07 - Serve immediately with preferred side dishes.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • A juicy, properly seasoned patty that tastes nothing like a frozen supermarket burger.
  • Ready in 25 minutes but feels like you've been cooking all day in the best way.
  • Endlessly customizable without losing what makes a hamburger actually work.
02 -
  • Don't press down on the burgers while they cook—every bit of pressure squeezes out moisture and fat, making them drier. Let the heat do its job.
  • The slight indent in the center is your insurance policy against a domed burger that's hard to bite into.
03 -
  • Freeze your patties for up to three months, so you can have hamburgers ready whenever the craving hits—no need to prep from scratch.
  • If you want extra juice, add a small pat of cold butter to the center of each patty before cooking; it melts into the meat and keeps it incredibly tender.
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