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These Homemade Hamburgers are just what you need when you’re craving a big, classic juicy burger! They are easy to prepare and come together so fast. Simply, grill deliciously seasoned beef patties and pile them on a toasted bun with melty cheese. Add all your favorite burger toppings for the perfect summer meal!
Pair your burgers with burger sauce like this In-N-Out Burger Sauce, Baked sweet potato fries, and this easy mustard potato salad!
If you are looking for a simple and juicy beef burger recipe then you came to the right place 🥰. It’s not summer without some homemade cheese burgers whether you cook them on your outdoor grill, indoor grill, or use your stovetop. And these burgers are some of the most flavorful, perfectly cooked ones that I’ve ever tasted. They are easy to make with pantry staple seasonings and other basic ingredients, yet taste so amazing. You only need about 10 minutes prep time and 10 minutes cook time, so you can have dinner ready in 20 minutes, talk about winning the dinner game!
While these make a great summer meal, they actually work all year round by using an inside grill pan. They’re the perfect thing to make for summer celebrations and cookouts, but this is also a fantastic recipe for busy weeknights with minimal prep and short cook time.
Recipe highlights
- This cheeseburger recipe is rich with flavor, and has the best texture that will satisfy all of your burger cravings!
- Grilling well-seasoned beef patties is so easy and doesn’t take too much time either! Your homemade hamburger can be on the table in less than 20 minutes.
- Perfect for backyard BBQs! Serve these with a fresh cucumber tomato salad, a vibrant fruit salad, and grilled corn like Mexican Grilled Corn. Don’t forget dessert like these sweet potato brownies!
Ingredients needed
Simple, yet delicious ingredients make these burgers unforgettable. See a full list of ingredients and quantities in the recipe card below!
- Ground meat: 80/20 ground beef will give you a super juicy burger. However, you can use lean ground beef to lower the fat and calories.
- Seasonings: A combination of smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder gives the meat a nice smoky flavor with hints of onion and garlic that’s so good.
- Hamburger buns: Pick your favorite kind! I prefer a sesame seed bun or brioche bun, but any will do!
- Cheese: American cheese will melt perfectly on your homemade hamburger!
Variations and substitutions
- For the meat: Change things up and try making the patties with ground turkey or ground chicken.
- Cheese: Any favorite cheese can be used, from Gouda cheese to pepper jack cheese. You can even omit the cheese to keep these dairy-free.
- Spices and flavorings: For different flavors, try mixing different sauces and seasonings into the meat. BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, or hot sauce are all great options. You can also change up the seasonings with chili powder, seasoned salt, or ranch seasoning.
- Toppings: Totally optional, we love to add on pickle slices, juicy tomato slices, crisp lettuce, red onion, and sauces like ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise.
How to make homemade hamburgers
Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the beef, with the seasonings, and mix well. Form into a ball and divide it into 4 portions. Take each portion and form into 1/2 inch thick patties.
Step 2: Preheat a grill pan or an outdoor grill over medium heat. Place patties onto the preheated grill or grill pan. Cook for 3 minutes on one side.
Step 3: Flip the patty. Cook for another 3 minutes or until burgers register 155 degrees F.
Step 4: Grill the buns, cut side down for 1-2 minutes.
Step 5: Assemble the burger patties onto buns, adding toppings of choice and serve
immediately.
Rena’s Tips 🥰
Recipe Tips
- Don’t over-mix the beef mixture: Use your hands to mix the seasonings into the meat until just combined. If you over-mix, the patties can become tough and chewy.
- Forming the patty: Make 1/2-inch thick patties that are in a circular shape. Before cooking, try pressing your finger into the center of the patty to create a divot in the patty. This will prevent it from shrinking too much and cooking it unevenly.
- Don’t press: You might be tempted to press down on the patties while they are cooking, but this will squeeze out all of the juiciness that is meant to be inside the meat.
- Allow the patties to rest: Let the hamburger meat rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking to allow the juices to distribute throughout the patty.
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To be safe to eat, the internal temperature of the thickest part of the meat needs to register 160 degrees Fahrenheit. I recommend taking your patties off of the grill when it registers 155 degrees because it will still continue to cook once off of the grill.
If you don’t have a grill or grill pan, you can cook the patties in a pan on the stovetop. Add about 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to a cast iron skillet or nonstick skillet and place it over medium heat. Once your pan is hot, cook your burgers for 3-5 minutes per side until they’re no longer pink.
Yes, you can mix the ground beef with the seasonings and form into patties a day ahead of time. Keep them covered on a plate in the refrigerator. They will keep for 1 to 2 days.
Serving suggestions
Homemade hamburgers are great with a wide variety of sides from salads to French fries. Here are some of my go-to sides to pair with burgers:
- Salads: Creamy Broccoli Cauliflower Salad, Cauliflower Potato Salad, or Herbed Potato Salad.
- Fries: Roasted Carrot Fries or Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini Fries.
- Chips: Potato Chips, Air Fryer Zucchini Chips or Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips.
- Slaw: Healthy Homemade Coleslaw.
Storage recommendations
- Storing leftovers: Store any leftover patties in an airtight container. They will last about 3 days in the fridge.
- Reheating: Reheat burger patties over the stove on medium heat until warmed through or pop them in the oven for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, flipping halfway through the cooking time.
- To freeze: Freeze uncooked patties on a baking sheet, then place them all together in a ziplock bag. Thaw in the fridge overnight before cooking.
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Homemade Hamburgers
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound ground beef
- kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices Gouda or American cheese
- Optional toppings: pickle slices, tomato, lettuce, red onion, ketchup, mustard
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the beef, with the seasonings, and mix well. Form into a ball and divide it into 4 portions. Take each portion and form into 1/2 inch thick patties.
- Preheat a grill pan or an outdoor grill over medium heat. Cook the burger patties for 2-4 minutes per side, or until done to your liking. Grill the buns, cut side down for 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble the burger patties onto buns, adding toppings of choice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Storing leftovers: Store any leftover patties in an airtight container. They will last about 3 days in the fridge.
- Reheating: Reheat burger patties over the stove on medium heat until warmed through or pop them in the oven for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, flipping halfway through the cooking time.
- To freeze: Freeze uncooked patties on a baking sheet, then place them all together in a ziplock bag. Thaw in the fridge overnight before cooking.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Made this recipe last night. Loved the seasoning combination, especially the smoked paprika which took it to another level!
Thanks Rena!
Thanks, Brian. So glad you loved it.
Yummy yummy it was so good