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Juicy hamburgers stacked with cheese, lettuce, and tomato on toasted buns served on a wooden board.

How to Make Juicy Hamburgers at Home


Description

Juicy hamburgers made from scratch using simple ingredients like ground beef, breadcrumbs, and evaporated milk. These homemade burgers are packed with flavor, incredibly moist, and perfect for grilling season or any casual dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds ground beef (preferably ground chuck)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, beaten egg, bread crumbs, evaporated milk, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and minced garlic using your hands.
  2. Form the mixture into 8 equal-sized patties.
  3. Preheat your grill or skillet to medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface.
  4. Grill the patties for 4โ€“5 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 160ยฐF.
  5. Add cheese during the last minute of cooking, if desired.
  6. Toast burger buns, then assemble with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and preferred condiments.

Notes

  • Chill patties for 10 minutes before grilling to help them hold their shape.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness.
  • For extra richness, use ground beef with at least 20% fat content.
  • You can freeze both raw and cooked patties for up to 3 months.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 hamburger
  • Calories: 288 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 196 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Cholesterol: 96 mg

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