Juicy Homemade Burgers with Savory Worcestershire and Tender Bread Crumbs
By Lucas Morgan
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
These homemade beef burgers take 20 minutes or less to prepare‚ 10 minutes total cooking time․ Four beef burgers made from 80/20 beef and other ingredients‚ such as Worcestershire sauce‚ garlic‚ cayenne pepper‚ and bread crumbs‚ can be cooked on the grill or in a frying pan․
Ingredients for burgers are ground beef‚ egg‚ whole milk‚ Worcestershire sauce‚ garlic‚ onion powder‚ cayenne pepper‚ sea salt‚ black pepper‚ and bread crumbs․ Ground beef with an 80/20 fat-to-meat ratio adds moisture to the burger․ Egg and bread crumbs add moisture and binding to help the patties hold together․ Worcestershire sauce adds flavor․ Onion and garlic powders add traditional flavors․ Cayenne pepper adds spiciness that can be reduced or eliminated in the recipe for a milder flavor․
Mix the meat ingredients lightly․ Form patties with a diameter slightly wider than your buns and uniform thickness‚ indenting the top of each slightly to prevent the patties from puffing up during cooking․ Indenting helps ensure even cooking and a flat shape․ Indenting is a useful technique․ Cook the patties over medium-high heat without pressing down‚ as pressing can release flavorful juices and make the patties tough․ Handle the meat mixture gently․
Serve the burgers on buns or lettuce leaves with other toppings and cheeses of your choice․ The article suggests popular burger flavors and toppings‚ such as barbecue‚ mushroom Swiss‚ Southwestern‚ and Mediterranean․ Serve the burgers with coleslaw‚ potato salad‚ broccoli salad‚ baked beans‚ or macaroni salad for other hearty weeknight meal options․
Why you'll love this recipe
- Saves time throughout the week because it takes only 20 minutes to prepare․ Beef filling is prepared in one bowl and can be cooked for 4 to 5 minutes per side․
- Ingredients for this dish include typical kitchen staples and 80/20 ground beef․ No specialized ingredients or condiments are required to prepare this dish‚ only a grill or other cooking surface․
- Less cleaning required since you mix your burger ingredients in one bowl and cook the burgers on a grill or skillet․
- Makes four burgers from measured ingredients for a simple alternative to homemade burgers․
- Offers tips and techniques for grilling and other cooking methods to prepare hamburgers for use as grilled or other main dishes at home․
- Adds texture using egg and bread crumbs to bind the beef pieces․ Using 80/20 ground beef helps retain moisture in the dish․
Ingredients
- •2 lb ground beef (80/20)
- •1 large egg
- •3 tbsp whole milk
- •2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- •2 cloves garlic (minced)
- •1 tsp onion powder
- •¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- •¼ tsp sea salt
- •freshly ground pepper (to taste)
- •¾ cup bread crumbs
- •oil (if needed, for grill grates or skillet)
- •burger buns or lettuce wraps (for serving)
- •cheese, condiments, and toppings (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Add the bread crumbs and gently mix until everything is just combined. Do not overmix, or the burgers can become dense.
- 3
Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape into patties of even thickness.
- 4
Press a small indentation into the center of each patty to help the burgers cook evenly and hold their shape.
- 5
Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. If using a grill, lightly oil the grates. If using a skillet, add a small amount of oil if needed.
- 6
Cook the burgers for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until the center of each patty reaches 160°F.
- 7
Remove the burgers from the heat and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
- 8
Serve on buns or lettuce wraps with your favorite cheese, condiments, and toppings.
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