Description

There’s something utterly satisfying about sinking your teeth into a Juicy Classic Hamburger. This dish embodies the essence of comfort food, combining a savory and robust beef patty with the freshness of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and the tanginess of pickles, all encased in a lightly toasted bun.

Ingredients

Scale

500g ground beef (preferably 80% lean, 20% fat)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
4 hamburger buns
Lettuce, tomato, and pickles for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your cooking apparatus of choice—a grill or pan—over medium-high heat. This ensures that the patties start cooking immediately when placed on the surface, sealing in those precious juices.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with the finely chopped onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
Divide the beef mixture into four equal parts and shape them into patties slightly larger than your buns.
Place the patties on the grill or in the pan. Cook each side for approximately 4-5 minutes.
Toast the hamburger buns on the grill or pan for about a minute on each side until they turn lightly golden brown.
Place the cooked patties on the toasted buns and garnish with lettuce, tomato, and pickles.

Notes

For extra moist burgers, handle the meat as little as possible during shaping. If opting for ground turkey or chicken, adjust the seasoning as these are milder meats.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dinner

Nutrition

Calories: 350 kcal
Sodium: 500 mg
Protein: 25 g