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Best Burger Recipe

The best burgers are juicy and full of flavor. This is the best burger recipe for a classic burger. Made with ground chuck, homemade burger seasoning, and all of the classic burger toppings, these can be made in minutes on the grill or a skillet.
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Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper

Toppings

  • 4 buns toasted, if desired
  • 4 slices of cheese Cheddar, Pepper Jack, or your favorite cheese
  • lettuce
  • tomato sliced
  • red onion or white onion thinly sliced
  • pickles
  • condiments: ketchup, mustard and mayo

Instructions
 

  • Combine all spices in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Place ground beef in mixing bowl and add 2-3 tsp of the homemade seasoning per 1 pound of meat. If you would like more flavor, add more seasoning. Store any remaining seasoning in an airtight container for up to six months.
  • With your hands, mix the meat and seasoning well. The more you handle the meat, the tougher it will get, so try and mix it as little as possible.
  • Divide beef into four equal portions. Roll into big, loose meatballs, and then flatten the ball with the palm of your hand. Use your fingers and shape the edges of the hamburger patties, as needed. The patties will be about ¾-1 inch thick. Try to make patties slightly larger in circumference than the bun because they will shrink when cooking.
  • With your thumb, make a shallow depression in the centrer of each burger to prevent puffing up during cooking.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan.
  • Place burgers on grill indent side up. Cook for 3-4 minutes and flip to the other side. When flipping burgers, use a spatula, and only flip. Don’t squish! If you press down on the patties, you’ll lose the juices that make the burger juicy. Cook burgers until beef reaches 160 degrees F or desired temperature. If adding cheese, place cheese on burger in last minute of cooking.
  • Remove patties from the heat and let them rest on a plate for a few minutes. Serve hot.

Notes

Make Ahead: Store prepared patties in the fridge for 24-hours, placing pieces of parchment paper between them, and covering well with tinfoil or plastic wrap.