After moving to the US, I have tried so many types of burgers that it’s become a part of my regular diet. Most people think of burgers as unhealthy, but you can change that around based on the ingredients you use. I tried my sister’s beef burger recipe this Saturday, and it was ahhhmazing. It was not at all greasy and heavy, but delicious and well seasoned. Burgers, loaded fries, and a good movie….perfect for a Saturday evening!
Time:
- Prep time – 20 minutes
- Cook time – 10 minutes
Ingredients for Beef patty:
- Lean Ground Beef (I used 95% lean) – 500 g
- Onion Powder – 2 tsp
- Garlic Powder – 2 tsp
- Smoked Paprika – 3 tsp
- Cayenne Pepper – 2 tsp
- Egg Yolk – 1
- Worcestershire Sauce – 2 tbsp
- Ketchup – 2 tbsp
- Salt and Pepper to season
Ingredients for Burger:
- Burger buns – 6
- I used smaller burger buns as I like more meat and less bread
- Shredded Lettuce (Divided for 6 burgers) – 1 cup
- Mild Shredded Cheddar (Divided for 6 burgers) – 1/2 cup
- Ranch (Divided for 6 burgers) – 1 tbsp
- Beef Bacon (Strips and divided for 6 burgers) – 1/2 cup (OPTIONAL)
- To prepare the beef bacon, sauté the strips in a pan (no oil needed) until it is crispy
- Caramelized Onions (Divided for 6 burgers) – 1 cup
- Take one large yellow onion and slice into thin circles. Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a pan and add the onions to hot butter. Add a pinch of sugar and salt. Stir fry onion till it caramelizes to a light brown color
- Ketchup
Method:
- Mix the beef patty ingredients until well combined. Let the mixture rest for 15 minutes at least
- Prepare burger patties with the mixture and set aside (the patties need to be made slightly larger in diameter compared to the burger bun as they shrink while cooking). I use approximately 150 gms per patty
- Heat a large pan or grill and place the patty inside to this. Let it cook for 5 minutes on one side, then flip and put cheddar cheese on the surface of the cooked side (it will melt slowly). Let the other side cook for 7 minutes
- Meanwhile, place butter both halves of the burger bun and toast it on a hot pan till golden brown
- To assemble a burger, place the cooked beef patty on the bottom half of the burger bun. Then add the caramelized onions, ranch, beef bacon, lettuce, and the top half of burger bun
- Enjoy with ketchup or hot sauce 🙂
Alisha Cooking 