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These burger patties are made with ground beef and an easy bread crumb mixture. Nothing beats a simple hamburger on a warm summer evening. Pile these burgers with your favorite condiments and pop open a cool drink!
Need a basic burger recipe that you can whip up in no time? We have the perfect one. With just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes of cooking time, this flavorful recipe is ready to be shared, topped, and sauced in any way you like! Learn how to make your own sizzling beef burger patties right here.
How to Make Basic Beef Burger Patties
Nothing says summer quite like a juicy grilled burger. You'll find the full recipe below with step-by-step instructions, but here's what you can expect when you make these top-rated burger patties:
Begin by whisking the egg, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Then, add the ground beef and bread crumbs before forming the mixture into ¾-inch patties. Place the patties on a preheated grill and cook for six to eight minutes per side.
Make sure the beef's temperature reads at least 160 degrees F before serving, and you're ready to go. Top with classic condiments like mustard, ketchup, and mayo for full-fledged flavor.
How to Store Beef Burgers
Cooked beef burgers can be safely refrigerated for three to four days. Make sure to promptly chill after cooking in an airtight container to lengthen shelf life.
Can I Freeze Basic Beef Burgers?
Yes, you can freeze cooked burger patties for up to four months. Wrap the burgers in foil individually to discourage sticking before labeling and placing them in a freezer-safe bag.
Cookdap Community Tips and Praise
“We’ve made these a few times now and the kids love it every time,” shares home cook Christel K. “Despite the basic ingredients list it’s an absolutely delicious burger, especially when dressed up with some toppings! We add spinach, old cheddar cheese, onions, pickles, plus mustard and mayo.”
“Followed the recipe closely — good hamburgers,” says dwolk. “One note of which to be aware: The recipe calls for 6-8 minutes a side! My ordinary outdoor propane three-burner grill: 3-4 a side and more than medium-rare.”
“Pretty respectable burger, says reviewer berrymoore. “I think I’ll add a little onion powder next time to add a little more depth to the flavor.”
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup fine dry bread crumbs
Directions
Step 1
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
Step 2
Whisk together egg, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
Step 3
Add ground beef and bread crumbs and 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!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 317 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat18g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat7g | 34% |
| Cholesterol125mg | 42% |
| Sodium475mg | 21% |
| Total Carbohydrate10g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars1g | |
| Protein27g | |
| Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
| Calcium39mg | 3% |
| Iron3mg | 18% |
| Potassium347mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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Easy, quick, and tastes great!
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This recipe was quick and easy but way too peppery for our taste. I will try it again with less salt and pepper and see how it goes.
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Definitely basic burger. Could use another spice to help give it a little life.
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This had no taste at all would not use again
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This is just that the perfect basic burger, nothing fancy and really a rather plain taste. However, if you are planning on dressing it up with toppings it is the way to go as your hamburger patty will not compete with the toppings.
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Yummie.. I doubled the recipe and used half of the pepper and the other half I used meat tenderizer… my family loved it.. also I had to make more of the batter for 8 burgers even with the recipe double.
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Tasteless. Just add your favorite seasonings to the meat and a little liquid smoke for the perfect burger.
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Quick & Easy.. Just what we needed. Thanks.
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My mom makes her burgers like this. I think they taste like mini meatloaves. I really don’t care for them.
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Very bland… very tasteless. :o(
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Delicious all the others who say bland tasteless they are wrong this burger is wonderful especially if you add cheese.I LOVE THIS BURGER
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Delicious. I made them nice and thick and they were just right in a toasted bun.
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I have always made my burgers this way, and they are not tasteless because I top with cheese, avocado slices and a slice of fried ham and sometimes a slice of jalapeno and add to the toasted bun… Obviously your burger will taste like nothing if you just slap it on the bun without great toppings….
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I always make burgers this way. We enjoy topping with lettuce, tomato, mayo, ketchup and cheese.
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This is the perfect starting place to create your own burger. My 11 year old whom is beyond picky ate 2! My wife and I spiced ours up but this is the perfect springboard to add your own. I would recommend this recipe.
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Simple, traditional, and good for the masses because it’s versatile. I served them at a casual cook-out of family and friends. If you are looking for a non-traditional, gourmet burger then this recipe is not for you. I made as directed. Those guests that wanted cheese added cheese, those that wanted onion added onion, etc. Just like it reads, this was the perfect basic burger.
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It was the description that made me want to make these! Since the weather was so nice – I decided to barbecue. A simple recipe but I added some fresh spinach leaves and cheese which dressed it up.
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I was somewhat hesitant to try this recipe after seeing that it had only 3.5 stars (I know, 3.5 – I don’t like wasting food). However, I tried it, as I wanted a plain burger that I could top with ketchup, mustard, onions, and pickles – in other words traditional toppings. I’m not one for fish burgers or anything gourmand-like like that.
To the user that said that this burger was tasteless, I would say that the burger would be tasteless by itself and with no condiments. However, I added a slice of cheese (let it melt a bit under the burger patty), pickles, ketchup, mustard, a couple slices of onions, and wow. It was great. Let me just say that I won’t be going to Burger King for a while. This burger tasted great – it tasted so juicy and meaty! I had one for lunch and one for dinner. Deelish.
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This was very easy and quick to make, but unless your planning to put alot of toppings on them this is not the way to go.
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It really is the perfect basic burger recipe! I add a little dry minced onion and garlic for an extra kick.
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Ingrediant wise this recipe is great! I had all of the ingrediants with me already and it was easy to prep! No slicing or chopping, just mixing! I read all the other reviews and decided to mix some pepper flakes and a little bit of garlic powder into the mix. I am planning on putting cheese inside the burgers next time. They were GREAT!
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Wonderful…I love meatloaf sandwiches and I make them from leftover meatloaf. This burger tasted wonderful and everyone was able (as stated) to add what they wanted. We all loved it and will use it again. Thank you so much..
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This is a BASIC recipe, very few ingredients so what would you expect? A lot of the taste will come from the ground beef you are using, low grade ground beef will yield a pretty much bland tasting burger. You should always use a good ground beef for plain hamburgers, use good, you get good. Simple. These are great tasting.
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Great basic burger that can be dressed by your guests the way they like them. I’ve made this recipe for years using several tablespoons of BBQ sauce to “zest” them up!
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Lightly butter and then fry the bun.
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This recipe gives the hamburger no added flavor. To be the *best* basic burger, it needs something special. Try breaking up 2 slices of bread into very small pieces and using that with half the bread crumbs. That makes them very moist and it’s still a basic burger! And add a little spice to it!
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Nothing more than meatloaf on a bun. IF I want meatloaf I’ll make it. Ok, for individual servings. They do hold together fairly well on a grill, but not really a hamburger.
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Basic burger is right. If you want something else then don’t make them this way! These are great just the way they are. It’s the veggies and condiments that flavor the meat…..
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I can’t believe something SOOO basic & boring could make the “daily recipe”. I’ll stick to my tried and true 3 ingredients – ground beef, dried onion soup and an egg to bind.
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This recipe is good, but I would add:
2 tsp worcestshire sauce
Or
2 tsp liquid au jus seasoning
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I have used a similar recipe for burgers, but I add a couple tablespoons of dehydrated onions, season all salt, and instead of bread crumbs I use rice Crispy Cereal. When I make these burgers, there isn’t a single one left. Whether you are an onion lover or not, you will sure to enjoy these. Try it you might like it, my son who deplores onions just gobbles them up.
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This recipe yielded a very moist great tasting burger. I agree it does matter what grade hamburger you use. I added a tsp of Essence of Emeril. The results were a great tasting grilled burger.
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Jus average! Kind of had a bit of an from the bread crumbs. If I made it again I would delete the bread crumbs. They were just okay. Not awful, but not “wow” either.
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I think I would call this a “meatloaf burger”. If I try it again I’ll add some chopped onion and serve it on sliced bread, no cheese, with a little ketchup/cocktail sauce.
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very good
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Fantastic! Exactly what I was looking for. It did not taste like my meatloaf or meatballs at all (I make sure they are all distinctive). This burger was perfectly seasoned, and complimented all of my toppings (I’m a traditional ketchup, mustard, onions; my husband prefers BBQ sauce and onions)
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this burger is great… very versatile, i wanted a basic recipe so i could do some sprucing up of my own and they came out great… if you think that they are bland then add you favorite seasonings. Everythings better with a little personalization.
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To the folks who say this recipe is “bland”, “tasteless” or other such comments… This is a “basic” burger. Some of us have (bachelors) never quite been able to get burgers to the right consistancy and such even BEFORE adding other stuff to it (myself included). If you’re looking for something “no frills” that you can experiment with and dress up (either with condiments or extra ingredients), this is what you need!
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This recipe makes a pretty good burger. It does a nice job of holding together the meat during cooking to make a plump patty that tastes more like a restaurant burger, than homemade. I will definitely be using this one over and over!
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very good with condiments. it tasted a little weird plain. thanks for posting!
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This is exactly as stated “a perfect basic burger”. It’s simple and if you look at the ingredients the flavor will come from the beef you use, so use a good grade of beef. It also holds the burger together well on the grill. It’s almost like what McDonald’s uses. This is the perfect base to add some really great condiments. I used cheese, pickles, finely chopped onion, lettuce, tomato and “Best Burger Sauce” from this site. I normally don’t do that with other burger recipes from this site because they stand on their own due to the amount of seasonings, spices and other additions. Those call for just lettuce, tomato and bun. You don’t want to ruin the flavor with a bunch of condiments. If you’re looking for a lot of spice this isn’t for you. If you want to experiment with some different toppings or condiments this is the burger to try it on!
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I guess some people didn’t read the whole title 🙂 This was exactly as described. If you wanted the ‘perfect sweet burger, or smoke burger, or your personal tastes burger’ Then you really should have been tipped off when you read the ingredients that this was as stated ‘Basic’. Add what you want, but don’t complain that something was exactly what it said it was. Now for the review /rant off. This was tasty, I had my butcher freshly grind the beef for me. The flavour was uncomplicated and worked great for all the guests we had. I set out a variety of traditional and more exotic burger toppings (wasabi mayo alongside ketchup lol). I for one, really prefer to add individual flavour this way instead of in the meat where people can have wildly differing tastes and likes/dislikes and you can’t change it after its cooked. Thank you for the post, its in my recipe box 🙂
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Nothing fancy about this burger. Just very basic and lovely!
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I love this recipe. I really enjoyed it because it was so basic that everyone could add anything they wanted to their own burger. I did not have propane for my grill and I felt kinda lazy, so I added another egg in the mix and pan fried them. Will be using this recipe again.
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Hey guys, guess what? It’s basic meatloaf!
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according to the title it`s just basic buger, which means that U can add what ever u like . if U r sure that the quality and the flavor of ur ground beef is high so U don`t have to add any thing. for me I add 1 small chopped onion , garlic powder and season salt but I add just 1/4 cup of bread crumbs .
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This was a basic burger. It wan’t juicy. It was a dry meatloaf on a bun.
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I don’t know what people were talking about when they said that this burger was flavorless…I just made them for the family a few minutes ago popped some swiss cheese mushrooms and some ketchup on them and they were raving!
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It’s simple but amazingly good! Worth a try!
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Plain ground beef burgers DEPEND on using quality beef. That means not super lean, and not super fatty, and not so old that it’s turning colors (even safe colors.) If you have good, fresh beef, this is a great recipe to use. If you have cheap beef, low-fat beef, beef mixed with turkey or chicken, or old beef, then you’re best off using a flavorful recipe that will mask those things. Many chefs suggest not using any seasoning other than salt and pepper–not even eggs or bread crumbs! Why people would vote this one down for being, essentially, “too basic”, is beyond me–it’s the very first burger recipe most people learn to use!
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Are you kidding me? A perfect BASIC burger, just like Lindsay says. It leaves it wide open to add whatever your heart’s content calls for. Far easier to add to a recipe than take away. I think some people just don’t understand basic. Thanks Lindsay, a real keeper, something I can dress up if I want, or enjoy as is, with my favourite condiments & some cheese.
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Loved these! Actually tasted like a regular burger and not meatloaf or salisbury steak. Wanted a plain burger for our cookout Memorial Day. Served with the light and fluffy buns on this site. Only thing I did different was on 2 of the burger patties I added jalapeno powder to spice them up. Like it both ways. Great recipe!
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We loved this burger. The whole idea of a basic burger is to add your own touch to it! We will be making this again and again. Thanks a bunch for this yummy recipe.
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I think this was a pretty solid recipe! The burgers were super moist!
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It’s a great recipe if you’ve got good beef – or even if you mince your own – why add all sorts of other flavours when the beef will shine through? It’s also a useful guide to proportions if you want a burger with other seasonings.
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great recipe i didnt have plain bread crumbs so i used italian bread crumbs and a little onion powder and they were the best burgers
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This burger was perfect for me, who slathers my burgers with the works, and with some garlic and onion powder thrown on while cooking, perfect for my husband who merely eats his burgers with cheese and ketchup! Also, we made it on the stovetop. Love it! This will be our regular recipe from now on!
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This worked out really well! I had some spicy breadcrumbs and used those in place of regular bread crumbs with some slices of jalapeno cheddar. SO GOOD!!! Will totally make these a million times this summer.
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I loved this recipe. Instead of bread crumbs, I used one slice of bread soaked in 2 TBS. of milk. I also added 1 tsp. of grilled hamburger seasoning to the mixture. I grilled them on a George Foreman grill for a total of 6 minutes. They were very moist and tasty. I will make this again.
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It was a very easy and simple recipe. I will use this recipe again.
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Wonderfully perfect and simple. Thank you!
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Great basic burger. I have a very picky husband and he likes to taste the burger and not the added stuff. Works great for him and my kids. Topped with bacon, cheese and lettuce for the perfect bacon burger!
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great simple burger – just what I was looking for. pan grilled it and put it on a toasted english muffin. all it needed was a slice of cheese. yum!
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Gave it a try and was very disappointed. Not juicy and due to the breadcrumbs it had a texture closer to a processed chicken patty. Sorry, not a hit with our family.
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I think this burger is just great if you add your own personality to it. A great staple recipe.
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Egg makes the burger taste like a meatloaf, ok recipe.
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Definitely the perfect basic burger! I used Panko brand bread crumbs, and none of my guests could tell that there were any in this recipe. Even my picky DD ate her entire burger without prodding for a change. Great recipe! Ignore the poor reviews. 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
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I doubled the recipe and added one onion, a tsp of Lea & Perrins Worcester sauce, and a dash or two of hot sauce. They were simple but tasty and very juicy. Great for a cook-out where you want to please everyone!
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These burgers were absolutely perfect. The amount show isn’t exact unless you want to make really big and thick burgers. I have a uncle who cooks at restaurants and he finds these burgers to be better than his!
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A very simple, fast, tasty burger. I added some garlic powder, basil and oregeno.
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Great, BASIC recipe. This recipe doesn’t claim to be gourmet, it claims to be BASIC. I was looking for a plain burger that is not complicated or that doesn’t have a million ingredients. We like our burgers with lettuce, tomato, ketchup and mustard and those toppings just don’t work when you are making gourmet patties. We LOVED this. It will be my go to burger. The burgers stuck together REALLY nicely, easy to make. Hands down, this recipe is exactly as claimed in the title.
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This is how my mom made burgers 40 years ago, long before the advent of tossing in exotic (and sometimes disgusting) international ingredients with the ground meat. It’s the way I make burgers.
The burger is meant to be a blank slate and all the rest of the weird, trendy stuff people eat now is reserved for topping it. I have a refrigerator full of condiments and cheeses family and friends can choose from for burger toppings (you’d be surprised at the wide, eclectic selection and varying heat levels), but none of these will ever be mixed in with the burger meat itself. Obviously this must work because I haven’t gotten any complaints yet, and I’ve been making burgers this way since high school.
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Just made this for dinner, I made a whole pound thinking I could eat a half pound burger, but now I have to GLADLY save the other half for tomorrow! I also made another one for my friend who eats a bit more than me, and he gobbled down his burger!
Tip! When making this stir in the bread crumbs last, I made the mistake of mixing them in prior to mixing the meat, and it was too thick (but I also live in a dry climate, so if that happens to you, add a little water after mixing in the meat, like a teaspoon, and that should fix everything)!
Great recipe! 😀
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This was a great recipe for a basic burger! Only thing I added was worcester sauce!
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This was simple but delicious! I added a tsp of Worcester Sauce but will likely add 1 1/2 tsp. next time to add a little zing. Yum!
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Made these for 20 people including kids. Lots of compliments. Thanks!
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This is the Perfect Burger I never could get it right now I can I cooked it on the stovetop can’t wait to try it on the grill. Add your condiments and whatever else you like on top and its more then Perfect. If you are looking for a gourmet one look somewhere else.
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SO DELICIOUS. This is definitely my new go to burger recipe. I cooked mine in a pan on the stove. Simple, quick, delicious, and oh so juicy! I love a soft juicy burger that melts in my mouth and these definitely fit the bill.
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I loved these, I did add a few ingredients for flavor: 1/2 tsp of both onion & garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp of liquid smoke. goodluck 😉
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I wasn’t expecting much from such a simple recipe but it was DELICIOUS. My whole family really loved this and it will be our go to recipe for sure. Could not be easier and it was very tasty. You will not be disappointed with this burger. YUM!
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We added garlic powder to it but it’s super yummy
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this is my favorite burger recipe.
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Great basic burger recipe with ingredients you probably have. I added 1/2 tsp of garlic powder and 1/2 tsp of worstershire and they were great. My family likes simple flavors and they loved these burgers!
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I thought it was tasty! No frills, but came out quite nice. I bought a 1.5 # ground beef that was 80-20 lean to fat. Added a tiny bit more of everything and used panko as that was what I had on hand, and a sprinkle of Chinese five spice and cumin powder. Served it with buttered Hawaiian bread, avocados, fried egg and it was good! Will make again soon
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Just made this burger the only thing I tweaked was I added garlic powder to it. And my girls said it was the best burger they ever eaten. Lol it was good and simple to make.
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I have never made homemade burgers before. I’ve already made these twice. Simple, easy and delicious. This is a keeper.
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My family prefers a simple but tasty burger, and this hits the spot every time. I add a little worcestershire sauce and garlic powder and it gives it a little more flavor, but not enough to confuse or overstimulate your mouth like other burger recipes. This recipe works best with real beef, not Walmart , and is perfect for those that appreciate the natural flavor of good meat in a burger. If you’re looking for a quick, easy and tasty burger recipe, this is a great pick- I make it once a week and know it by heart now 🙂 thanks for sharing!
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I thought it was amazing it tastes divine. It doesn’t have a gourmet taste but if you add the right toppings it is wonderful. Bye-Bye McDonald’s.
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I thought I was going to have a real mess on my hands until I added the bread crumbs at the end. It seemed like a lot when I read it, but it worked out perfectly, the patties shaped up easily and the burgers cooked up deliciously.
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Loved it!
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Super simple and super tasty.
I ran out of breadcrumbs so used panko instead which I think helped hold the patties together better.
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Amazing and perfect I made it on the stove top without any issues.
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I didn’t use as much bread crumbs, but this is a perfect base recipe.
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Be sure to add 1/2 tsp milk to egg and bread and beat together BEFORE adding meat and seasonings.
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Burgers came out perfectly; didn’t change a thing. Rainy Fourth of July, so I pan fried these on medium heat in a cast iron skillet. My two year old tore it up! Thanks sugar for the recipe.
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YES!! The perfect burger recipe. This burger is excellent- hubby and kids gave it 5 stars, along with me! This is my new go-to recipe for homemade burgers. Simply amazing!
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My first time making burgers and they turned out really good. It was quick and easy and my family loved it!
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Tasteless
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Yes, it can use tweaks, but it *is* listed as the perfect BASIC burger….and for that, it is just as the title exclaimed. I used a few spices and some finely diced onion, followed the rest of the recipe down to the letter. They came out firm, juicy and, well…perfect 🙂
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Good basic recipe. I add worchestershire.
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