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The Perfect Basic Burger Recipe

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by Khaled Gray

This hamburger patty recipe uses ground beef and an easy bread crumb mixture. Nothing beats a simple hamburger on a warm summer evening! Enjoy on ciabatta, Kaiser, or potato rolls topped with your favorite condiments.

The Perfect Basic Burger Recipe
Servings
4 servings
Prep time
5 min
Cooking time
20 min
Uploaded on
Dec 11, 2024
Updated on
Dec 11, 2024

Ingredients

  • 4 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 4 pounds ground beef
  • 2 cups fine dry bread crumbs

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.

  • Step 2

    Whisk egg, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl.

  • Step 3

    Add ground beef and bread crumbs; mix with your hands or a fork until well blended.

  • Step 4

    Form into four 3/4-inch-thick patties.

  • Step 5

    Place patties on the preheated grill. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

  • Step 6

    Serve hot and enjoy!