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Best Hamburger Patty Recipe

Best Hamburger Patty Recipe - Thick or thin, made on the grill or stovetop, this is the best and easiest all-purpose recipe for perfect hamburger patties every time!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 6 patties
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground chuck
  • ½ cup crushed saltine crackers (or Panko breadcrumbs)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, crushed crackers, egg, Worcestershire sauce, milk, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Mix until smooth without overmixing.
  2. Press meat mixture into a disk and divide into 6 uniform patties for grilling or 12 thinner patties.
  3. Shape the patties larger than the buns and dent the middle to prevent puffing.
  4. Preheat grill or skillet to medium heat (350-400°F).
  5. Grill or fry thick patties for 3-4 minutes per side. For thin patties, cook for 2 minutes per side.
  6. Serve patties on hamburger buns with desired toppings.

Notes

Overmixing the meat can lead to dense patties. Adjust cooking time for thickness of patties.