Ultimate Homemade Burger With Beef Patties | Tips For Making The Best Burgers
 
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Recipe type: Main
Serves: 3
Ingredients
For seasoning the beef patties
  • Ground sirloin beef- 1 lb or ½ kg
  • Paprika- 1 tsp
  • Garlic powder- ½ tsp
  • All spice- ½ tsp (optional)
  • Ground black pepper- ¼ tsp
  • Salt- 1 tsp
Other ingredients
  • Olive oil- 3 tbsp
  • Butter- 1 tbsp
  • Gourmet burger buns
  • Chipotle mayo spread or any spread of your choice
  • Onions, sliced- 1
  • Tomato cut into round shapes
  • Pickled jalapenos
  • Gouda cheese slices
Instructions
  1. Get good quality ground beef (ground chuck or ground sirloin), which has a higher fat content. The fat adds flavor and juiciness to the patty.
  2. Take the ground beef in a large bowl, add the above-mentioned seasonings.
  3. I like to add ½ tsp all spice, if you don't have this can be skipped.
  4. Literally, any kind of seasonings that you like can be added.
  5. Don't add a lot of spices, it will be overpowering.
  6. Mix the seasonings evenly throughout the ground beef, but be careful not to overmix, as it can result in a tough patty.
  7. Divide the seasoned meat into equal portions, depending on your desired patty size.
  8. Roll each portion into a ball and then flatten it gently to create a patty. Make sure the edges are slightly thicker than the center to ensure even cooking.
  9. Place a cast-iron pan over medium heat & let turn hot.
  10. Add 2 tbsp olive oil.
  11. Place the patties on the pan & let the bottom side cook well & turn brown, flip them over & cook the other side as well. Avoid over cooking the patty, it will turn firm.
  12. I find patties cooked on a cast-iron pan tastes better & will be browned nicely.
  13. Keep aside the cooked patties, cover with aluminum foil to keep it warm.
  14. To the same pan, there will be some beef grease left in the pan, add 1 tbsp oil & add the sliced onions, pan fry till the onions turn golden brown.
  15. Transfer the onions to a plate.
  16. Get fresh gourmet buns, I like buns topped with sesame seeds.
  17. Half the buns using a bread knife.
  18. Cast iron pan that's used for cooking the patties must have a lot of particles stuck to the pan, so I used another non-stick pan to toast the buns.
  19. Place a non-stick pan over medium heat, add ½ tbsp butter let melt.
  20. Place the halved buns on the pan cut side down & let them turn golden in color & slightly crunchy.
  21. I prefer gouda cheese, top the toasted crown bun with 1 or 2 cheese slices & place the cheese side down on the pan for a few seconds & take it out of the pan.
  22. Don't let the cheese melt completely.
Assembling the burger
  1. Spread chipotle mayo on the toasted bun (bottom bun).
  2. Place the beef patty, 1 or 2 patties on the bun.
  3. Top with a round cut tomato & pickled jalapenos.
  4. Top with the pan fried onions, this will greatly enhance the taste of the burger.
  5. Close with the crown bun that has the slightly melted cheese on it.
  6. Hold the burger, open your mouth wide & just enjoy this gourmet homemade burger.
  7. Remember, eating a burger is meant to be a fun and enjoyable experience. Don't be afraid to get a little messy, experiment with flavors, and savor each bite.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Wholesome Homemade Recipes at https://thasneen.com/cooking/ultimate-homemade-burger-with-beef-patties-tips-for-making-the-best-burgers/