HOW TO MAKE BURGER PATTIES LIKE A RESTAURANT

I take my burger patty recipe very seriously. I have made burgers every different way imaginable on my quest to make the best homemade burgers. I’ve bought meat, ground my own, used chuck, brisket, butcher’s choice, 80/20, 70/30, 90/10, and the list goes on. Suffice it to say, I tried it all. Oh, and did I mention I once owned a gourmet burger food truck? Well, technically it was a truck, but if it never really ran can you still call it a truck?

There is more to know about how to make burger patties than simply forming meat into a patty shape. To make the best burger like your favorite restaurant you need to pay attention to these simple details.

I take my burger patty recipe very seriously. I have made burgers every different way imaginable on my quest to make the best homemade burgers. I’ve bought meat, ground my own, used chuck, brisket, butcher’s choice, 80/20, 70/30, 90/10, and the list goes on. Suffice it to say, I tried it all. Oh, and did I mention I once owned a gourmet burger food truck? Well, technically it was a truck, but if it never really ran can you still call it a truck?

Basically, what I am trying to say is, I think I have some credibility when it comes to teaching others how to make burger patties like a restaurant.

HOW TO MAKE BURGER PATTIES

First things first, I’m talking about how to make burger patties like a GOOD made-from-scratch restaurant. I’m not talking about restaurants that ship in their patties already made, or worse, pre-frozen

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (shredded or grated)
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp chili powder OR 1/4 tsp crushed chili peppers
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried parsley

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients in large bowl
2. Shape into patties and grill
3. Serve with a fresh bun and your choice of condiments (a slice of homemade cheese, onions, and tomatoes)
4. enjoy

Notes

You can prepare patties ahead of time and refrigerate a day or two or freeze for months (Tip: when freezing, place small square of wax paper in between each patty to prevent sticking)