Classic, No-Fuss Beef Burgers
By Elizabeth Ciobanu ·
Juicy, delicious, 100% beef burgers are so easy to make. Once you've tasted these, you'll never go back to buying preformed, frozen burger patties.
For some reason, my family of origin has the bad habit of buying preformed, frozen hamburger patties for all those large family and friends grill-out occasions. They're tasteless, dry, and resemble a hamburger in appearance only.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 7 min
- Total
- 17 min
- Makes
- 8 quarter lb burgers
Ingredients
- 2 lbs 88% or 85% lean ground beef
- Coarse or kosher salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet. It needs to be fully up to temp before putting the burgers on.
- Divide 2 lbs of ground beef into 8 similar-sized pieces.
- Form each piece into a tight ball with your hands, then flatten into a patty, tightening up any edges that split open.
- Generously season both sides of each patty with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Cook for 4-6 minutes on a preheated countertop grill, outdoor grill, or oiled cast iron skillet.
- Serve on fresh burger buns with all your favorite fixings!
Notes
- 2 lbs of beef will make 8 quarter lb burgers. Feel free to make more smaller ones, fewer larger ones, or some of both!
- Cooking time will vary based on your cooking method (indoor or outdoor grill or skillet) and your desired level of doneness. 4-6 minutes will give you a medium-well-cooked burger on a countertop grill.