Description
Learn how to make juicy homemade ground beef burgers that are bursting with flavor and perfect for grilling. Elevate your BBQ game with this easy recipe!
Ingredients
- 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) minced beef
- ½ cup (30 g) panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) ketchup
- 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
- 1/2 tsp (3 ml) cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1–2 tbsp (30 ml) water (optional)
- 4 brioche rolls, halved and toasted
- 4 slices cheddar cheese or burger cheese slices
- 2 tomatoes, finely sliced
- 1 red onion, finely sliced
- 1 little gem lettuce, leaves picked and washed
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) sliced gherkins (dill pickles)
- 4 teaspoons (20 ml) whole-egg mayonnaise
- 4 teaspoons (20 ml) ketchup
- 4 teaspoons (20 ml) mustard
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, and cracked black pepper thoroughly using your hands.
- Shape the mixture into 4–6 patties, ensuring they are slightly larger than the brioche rolls to account for shrinkage during cooking.
- To help the patties maintain their shape, press your thumb into one side to create an indentation.
- Warm the olive oil in a sturdy frying pan over medium to high heat and cook the patties for 10–12 minutes, flipping them once at the halfway point.
- In the last couple of minutes, add some water to the pan if desired to deglaze and enhance flavor by incorporating the sticky residues onto the patties.
- Alternatively, for a grilled flavor, use a chargrill pan or barbecue plate preheated to medium–high, lightly oiled, and cook the patties for 10–12 minutes, turning once halfway.
- Assemble the toasted brioche rolls with the cooked patties, cheese slices, tomato, red onion, dill pickles, lettuce leaves, mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard.
- Serve the completed burgers immediately for the best experience.
Notes
- Consider adding a splash of water to the mixture before shaping for juicier patties.
- Make the patties slightly larger than the brioche rolls to prevent excessive shrinking.
- Enhance the patty flavor by deglazing the pan with water after cooking, or grill them for a charred taste.
