Craving a delicious, juicy burger? Now you can learn how to make the perfect homemade hamburger right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients for Homemade Hamburgers:
- 2 lbs (approx. 900g) ground beef (use 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio);
- 1 teaspoon salt;
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper;
- 7 oz (200g) cheddar cheese slices;
- 4 hamburger buns;
- Ketchup;
- Mayonnaise;
- Fresh lettuce to taste.
How to make homemade burgers:
- In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to incorporate;
- Divide the meat into medium-sized balls;
- To shape the patties, find a round mold—a medium lid or a dedicated burger press works perfectly;
- Line your mold with plastic wrap and place a ball of meat inside;
- Press down firmly on the meat until it forms an even, circular patty;
- Carefully fold the plastic wrap over the patty and remove it from the mold;
- Set them aside to rest while you prepare the rest;
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat;
- Sear the patties in batches, ensuring there is enough space to flip them comfortably;
- While the patties cook to your preferred doneness, prepare your buns;
- Spread a generous amount of mayonnaise and ketchup on the bottom bun;
- Just before removing the burgers from the heat, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty to melt;
- Transfer the cheeseburger to the prepared bun;
- Top with fresh lettuce and close with the top bun;
- All set! Grab some fries and enjoy your delicious meal!
Did you know?
Although commonly associated with the United States, the hamburger was brought to America by German immigrants arriving from the area around Hamburg. In Brazil, the burger was popularized by tennis player Robert Falkenburg, who opened the first burger joint in Rio de Janeiro in 1952. (Source: Wikipedia)
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