Classic Juicy Beef Burger (Print version)
Juicy beef patties paired with fresh vegetables and savory condiments for a classic meal.
# What you'll need:
→ Beef Patties
01 - 1.1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
05 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
→ Burger Assembly
06 - 4 burger buns, split
07 - 4 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
08 - 1 large tomato, sliced
09 - 1 red onion, thinly sliced
10 - 4 leaves iceberg lettuce
11 - 4 tbsp mayonnaise
12 - 4 tbsp ketchup
13 - 2 tbsp yellow mustard
14 - 1 tbsp butter (for toasting buns)
15 - Pickles (optional)
# How to make it:
01 - In a bowl, gently combine ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce, forming into 4 equal patties approximately 3/4 inch thick.
02 - Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
03 - Grill or sear patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side until medium doneness; add cheddar slices during the final minute to melt if desired.
04 - Melt butter in a pan or on the grill and toast the cut sides of buns until golden brown.
05 - Spread mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard evenly on the toasted buns as preferred.
06 - On the bottom bun halves, layer iceberg lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion, then place cooked patties on top, add pickles if desired, and cover with the top buns.
07 - Serve the assembled burgers immediately with your preferred side dishes.
# Expert suggestions:
01 -
- It comes together in 25 minutes flat, which means dinner can actually happen on a weeknight without stress.
- The meat stays juicy because you're gentle with it—no overworking, no dense pucks.
- Everything is customizable, so picky eaters and adventurous ones sit happily at the same table.
02 -
- Never press down on the patties while they cook—I learned this the hard way by squeezing out all the juice and wondering why my burgers were dry.
- Let the meat sit out for ten minutes before cooking so it reaches room temperature and cooks evenly instead of being cold in the center.
03 -
- Don't wash your hands obsessively between mixing and forming—the warmth helps the patties stay together and cook more evenly.
- If you're cooking for a crowd, form all your patties ahead of time and let them chill in the fridge for thirty minutes so they hold their shape better on the heat.