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How to Fry Burgers Without Burning Them

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Pan-fried burgers can make for a classic and delicious home-cooked meal. There's really no great secret to frying up great hamburgers, though it is important to follow the right steps to make sure they don't burn.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Choose a ground beef with a decent fat content. Lean ground beef becomes dried out much quicker than regular ground beef and can be easier to burn.

  2. Step 2

    Choose a good non-stick skillet in which to cook your burgers.

  3. Step 3

    Add a small amount of oil to the skillet. Avoid excessive amounts, as it can pop and cause injuries. Just a good coat on the bottom of the skillet is sufficient.

  4. Step 4

    Preheat the oil and the skillet before adding the hamburgers. Use medium heat, perhaps a little higher. Cooking the burgers on high heat will only sear the outside of the patty while keeping the inside raw.

  5. Step 5

    Flip the burgers frequently in the skillet. Do not allow a burger to remain on one side for more than a minute or so. Leaving it on one side for too long will cause the patty to cook unevenly and eventually burn.

  6. Step 6

    Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of the hamburgers. The USDA recommends cooking burgers to Medium Well, which is about 160 degrees F. Of course, it is a matter of taste. Some people enjoy a burger with a little pink inside.

Tips & Warnings
  • For those monitoring calorie intake, you can use a non-stick spray instead of oil.
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