The Perfect Basic Burger Recipe

Initially skeptical due to the 3.5-star rating, I must admit I was pleasantly surprised by this burger recipe. I prefer classic toppings like ketchup, mustard, onions, and pickles, steering clear of fancy variations like fish burgers. To those who found the burger bland, I suggest adding cheese, pickles, ketchup, mustard, and onions – the difference is remarkable. This burger was incredibly flavorful, juicy, and satisfying. After trying it, I doubt I'll be visiting Burger King anytime soon. I enjoyed it so much that I had it for both lunch and dinner. Absolutely delicious.

Lacks flavor. Simply enhance the taste by seasoning the meat with your preferred spices and a dash of liquid smoke for a mouthwatering burger.

This recipe deserves 5 stars with some tweaks to suit our taste. I adjusted the breadcrumbs to 1/4 cup, included 2 tsp of ketchup, 1 tsp of Worcestershire Sauce, 1/2 tsp of HP Steak Sauce, 1/4 tsp of onion powder, and 1/8 tsp of dry mustard. These modifications really enhanced the burger's flavor profile. Big thanks to the original poster!

I used 2.5 pounds of ground beef and seasoned it to my liking. I added 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 3 tablespoons of ketchup and barbecue sauce, 2 tablespoons of adobo sazon, 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper, diced up one onion, cracked in one egg, and mixed in 4 tablespoons of plain bread crumbs. I then combined everything together, shaped the mixture into burger patties, and fried them for 6 minutes on each side. Delicious!

Great simple burger recipe. I made a couple of modifications to make it even better. I added 1/4 cup of water to the ground beef to prevent dryness and skipped the bread crumb/egg mixture. I also had the butcher grind chuck for me for higher quality meat. The key to success is using good beef and not overmixing or overhandling the patties. Another variation I tried was having the butcher grind flap meat once, adding 2 tablespoons of melted butter, and shaping the patties that way. It turned out delicious. Thanks for the recipe. Sometimes, a quick meal doesn't need to be gourmet.

I used half an egg instead of one and added spicy red pepper because I love it hot. It's best to mix the ingredients and refrigerate for a few hours before cooking. Thanks for the recipe!

I found this recipe to be exactly what I was looking for in terms of the egg/meat/breadcrumb ratio for making homemade burgers. Instead of using salt and pepper, I opted for around 2 tablespoons of Montreal steak seasoning (roughly, as I'm not one to measure precisely). After mixing the ingredients, I let the burger patties chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up before cooking.

I prepared this dish for dinner and I cooked a whole pound of meat, thinking I would only eat half of it in a burger. However, I am gladly saving the other half for tomorrow! I also prepared another burger for my friend, who has a bigger appetite than me, and he devoured it! Tip! When making this recipe, add the breadcrumbs in last. I made the mistake of mixing them in before combining them with the meat, which made the mixture too thick. If this happens to you, especially in a dry climate, simply add a little water after mixing in the meat, about a teaspoon, and that should solve the issue! A fantastic recipe! :D

I adjusted the recipe to make 2 servings, using just 200g of ground beef while keeping all the other ingredients as directed. I added melted cheese on top and it turned out delicious!

Here is the revised version of the review: "It was great as originally written. This evening, I decided to increase the quantities threefold as we hosted a barbecue at our place. I used 3 pounds of beef, 3 eggs, 1.5 cups of bread crumbs, and so on. Looking back, I should have opted for 4 eggs and 1 cup of bread crumbs for the tripled portions. The burgers turned out okay, but were slightly too "bready," if you know what I mean. Nonetheless, it serves as an excellent base for delicious barbecued hamburgers."

This recipe is a fantastic foundation for creating a personalized burger. By using just the egg yolk, you can customize it with additional ingredients like diced jalapenos and shredded cheese. While some prefer a classic beef-only burger, this version turns out tender and flavorful, unlike those that shrink and lack flavor when mixed with other ingredients. I also like to incorporate a touch of Worcestershire sauce into the mixture for added depth of flavor.

Simple to prepare, tastes fantastic when grilled!

I had a great time preparing the burgers. They were wonderfully seasoned, juicy, and just the right balance of flavors. I will certainly be making this recipe again.

Decent everyday burger option.

Simple and easy to make, I added a dash of homemade Worcestershire sauce for an extra kick.

I was taken aback by the excessive amount of bread crumbs. This dish seemed more like a meatloaf recipe as some others have mentioned. It wasn't terrible, but I certainly won't be making it again. As my husband always says, "I put BBQ sauce on everything"... and for this dish, it was definitely necessary!

I gave the seasonal salt a second chance and it was really delicious! 👍

I tried this recipe as well, but I substituted bread crumbs with oatmeal and added chopped onions for extra flavor.

I added Worcestershire Sauce to my meatloaf.

This dish is meatloaf.