The Perfect Basic Burger – Juicy, Classic Homemade Burgers
The Perfect Basic Burger is juicy, flavorful, and easy to make at home.Made with seasoned ground beef and classic fresh toppings.Perfect for grilling, pan-frying, baking, or air frying.Simple ingredients create timeless comfort-food flavor.Ideal for family dinners, cookouts, and casual gatherings.A classic homemade burger recipe everyone will love.
Ingredients
For the Burger Patties
- 500g ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
For Serving
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Onion rings
- Pickles
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayonnaise
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently until combined.
- Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into burger patties slightly larger than the buns.
- Press a small indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
- Heat a skillet, grill, or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
- If using cheese, place slices on the patties during the final minute of cooking.
- Lightly toast burger buns for extra flavor and texture.
- Layer buns with lettuce, burgers, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and sauces. Serve immediately.