Beef Hamburger Patties

Simple delicious hamburger patties

· updated Aug 1, 2026 · lunch supper beef warm

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800 g1.76 lbsGround beef (cold)Add to bowl
50 - 60 g1 medium sizeFinely minced onionAdd to bowl
6 - 8 g1 - 2 tspSaltAdd to bowl
1.5 gBlack pepperAdd to bowl

Optional additions

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2 - 3 g2 clovesGarlic mincedAdd to bowl
1 - 2 g1 tspPaprika, chili, cuminAdd to bowl
1 g1/8 tspCayenne pepperAdd to bowl

Patty formation

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BowlMix seasonings, do not overwork; avoid smudging the fat
200 g1/4 of the totalMixed beef (cold)Form patties x 4
PattiesPut on a plate
30 minutesPlate of pattiesPut in fridge

Commentary, extra notes

Great on the BBQ, which is the usual way here; a screaming-hot cast-iron pan is the indoor stand-in. Sear hard, about two minutes a side, to seal the juices in, then cover and drop to low heat to bring the middle to 71.1 °C without burning the outside. Keep flipping under the lid so it does not overshoot. Worked through with photos here: Cast-iron burgers