🍔 Classic Homemade Beef Burger
A juicy, flavorful beef patty tucked inside a toasted bun with fresh veggies and your favorite sauces — this homemade burger delivers that satisfying restaurant taste right from your own kitchen. Simple, customizable, and incredibly delicious.
🍔 Classic Homemade Beef Burger
A juicy, flavorful beef patty tucked inside a toasted bun with fresh veggies and your favorite sauces — this homemade burger delivers that satisfying restaurant taste right from your own kitchen. Simple, customizable, and incredibly delicious.
By Emily Parker
Posted on May 16, 2025 | Last updated on June 1, 2025
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Ingredients
For the patties:
- 300 g (10 oz) ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce or mustard for extra flavor
- 1 tsp vegetable oil (for frying)
For the burger:
- 2 burger buns
- 2 slices of cheddar cheese
- 4 slices of tomato
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2–4 pickles, sliced
- Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise — to taste
- Butter (for toasting buns)
Preparation Steps
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Shape the patties:
Form the ground beef into two equal patties, about 1.5 cm (½ inch) thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each to prevent puffing while cooking. Season with salt and pepper.
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Cook the patties:
Heat oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side (for medium), adding cheese during the last minute so it melts.
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Toast the buns:
Cut the buns in half and toast them cut-side down in butter on a pan until golden.
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Assemble the burger:
Spread sauces on the buns, layer lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and the hot cheesy patty. Top with the bun lid and press gently.
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Serve immediately:
Pair with fries, coleslaw, or a side salad for a full meal.
Chef's Tip
- Meat matters: Use ground beef with some fat (around 20%) for a juicy, flavorful patty.
- No need to overmix: Handle the meat gently — overworking it makes the burger tough.
- Want extra flavor? Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, or finely chopped onions into the meat mix.
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