Bart's Best Hamburger Recipe
This Bart's Best Hamburgers Recipe makes the juiciest, most delicious homemade burgers with perfectly seasoned beef and easy tricks for a crispy, caramelized crust. Ready in under 20 minutes, these are the ultimate grilled hamburgers for cookouts, easy weeknight suppers, or casual summer gatherings.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80% lean)
- 1 teaspoon Stone House Seasoning
- olive oil
- 4 hamburger buns
Optional Hamburger Toppings
- 4 slices cheese
- 4 slices tomato
- 4 slices butter lettuce
- 4 slices red onion
- 4-8 slices dill pickles
- mayonnaise
- ketchup
- mustard
Instructions
- Divide the ground chuck into 4 portions and form each into a hamburger patty. Use your thumb and make a depression in the center of the hamburger. Sprinkle both sides of the hamburger with Stone House Seasoning.
How to Grill Hamburgers
- Heat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush the grill with oil and then arrange the hamburgers on the grill and cook on the first side for about 3 minutes. Flip the burgers and cook until they reach your preferred level of doneness by inserting an instant-read meat thermometer into the center of the hamburger, but at least 145º F. I recommend 160º F. Remove from the grill.
- Add the hamburger buns to the grill, interior side down, and grill for about 3 minutes.
Make Skillet Hamburgers
- Arrange hamburger patties in a skillet set over medium heat. Cook on the first side for 3 minutes. Flip the burgers and cook another 3 to 5 minutes until they reach your preferred level of doneness by inserting an instant-read meat thermometer into the center of the hamburger, but at least 145º F. I recommend 160º F. Remove from the skillet.
Make Ary Fryer Hamburgers
- Place hamburger patties into the air fryer basket and cook at 360º F for 5 minutes. Flip the burgers and cook another 3 to 5 minutes until they reach your preferred level of doneness by inserting an instant-read meat thermometer into the center of the hamburger, but at least 145º F. I recommend 160º F.
To serve
- Place each of the hamburgers onto a bun, add your favorite toppings and serve.
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Notes
Tips for Best Hamburgers:
- Use Ground chuck that is 80/20 blend
- Season well with Stone House Seasoning.
- Form hamburgers of even thickness and size, about 1/4 pound each. Press thumb in center of each patty for indention for best juicy hamburgers.
- Cook until registers at least 145º F with internal meat thermometer. Do not press on burgers while cooking.
- Remove and allow to rest for 5 minutes for the juiciest hamburger.
- Top with all your favorite toppings!
- Store: Refrigerate cooked patties up to 3-4 days.
- Freeze: Freeze uncooked patties between layers of parchment paper up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking.
- Reheat: Warm in a 350°F oven or skillet until heated through.
- Make-Ahead Tip: Form patties up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate.
Nutrition
Calories: 694kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1861mg | Potassium: 768mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 820IU | Vitamin C: 6.5mg | Calcium: 378mg | Iron: 5.6mg