How to Make Hamburger Patties

Learn how to make and cook the most delicious beef hamburger patties

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Why purchase beef hamburger patties when you can enjoy making them in your own kitchen? These homemade burger patties are succulent, juicy, and delicious. Better yet, you can prepare them in less than half an hour. This recipe is almost too easy and will yield beef burger patties that are guaranteed to impress every time. This recipe serves 4.

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Things You'll Need

  • 1 cup breadcrumbs

  • 3 Tbsp. whole milk

  • 17.5 oz. ground beef

  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

  • 1 tsp. minced garlic paste

  • 1 Tbsp. chopped rosemary, or your choice of herb

  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste

  • Olive oil, for frying

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1. Moisten the breadcrumbs

Put the breadcrumbs in a small bowl, and drizzle in the milk. Let stand for 5 minutes until the crumbs have absorbed the liquid.

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2. Combine the ingredients

Add the moistened breadcrumbs to a large bowl with the beef, Dijon mustard, garlic, and rosemary.

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3. Mix well

Mix all the ingredients well to combine, and then season with sea salt and pepper.

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4. Divide and shape

Divide the mixture into four portions, and shape into patties using your hands. Alternatively, you can use a burger press or mold.

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Tip

To make hamburger patties that are perfectly shaped when cooked, make a small depression in the center of the burger so as the center puffs, the burger remains level.

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5. Cook the burgers

Place a nonstick frying pan over medium to high heat, and cook the patties for 4 to 6 minutes on each side or until just cooked through.

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Tip

You can make beef hamburger patties in advance and freeze them for up to 3 months.

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