Best hamburger Patty Recipe

A hamburger is a classic American dish loved for its simplicity and deliciousness. It consists of a juicy and flavorful ground beef patty, seasoned with salt and pepper, sandwiched between two halves of a soft hamburger bun. 

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 4 hamburger buns

• Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, pickles, cheese, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, etc.

Instructions:

• Preheat your grill or stovetop griddle to medium-high heat.

• Divide the ground beef into four equal portions, shaping each portion into a round patty about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. Press your thumb into the center of each patty to create a slight indentation. This helps the patty cook evenly and prevents it from puffing up

• Season both sides of each patty generously with salt and pepper.

• If using a grill, lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking. Place the hamburger patties on the grill or griddle and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness. Adjust the cooking time based on your desired level of doneness.

• While the patties are cooking, you can toast the hamburger buns. Place them cut-side down on the grill or griddle for a minute or until lightly toasted.

• Optional: If you're adding cheese to your hamburgers, place a slice of cheese on top of each patty during the last minute of cooking and allow it to melt

• Once the patties are cooked to your desired level of doneness and the cheese (if using) has melted, remove them from the grill or griddle.

• Assemble your hamburgers by placing each cooked patty on a toasted bun. Add your desired toppings, such as lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, pickles, ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise.

• Serve the hamburgers immediately while they're still hot and enjoy!

Feel free to customize your hamburgers with additional toppings or condiments according to your preferences. You can also serve them with a side of fries or a salad for a complete meal.