Description
This classic juicy homemade burger recipe delivers tender, flavorful patties with just a few pantry staples. Perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard BBQs, it’s simple, satisfying, and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended for juiciness)
1 teaspoon coconut aminos
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
4 hamburger buns
Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, cheese, ketchup, mustard, mayo
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the ground beef with coconut aminos, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Avoid overmixing.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 3/4-inch thick. Press a small indent in the center of each patty with your thumb.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the patties for about 4–5 minutes per side for medium doneness. Do not press down on the patties while cooking.
- If using cheese, add a slice in the last minute of cooking and cover to melt.
- Toast the buns on the grill or in a pan for extra texture and flavor.
- Assemble the burgers with your favorite toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
Use 80/20 ground beef for the juiciest results.
Don’t overmix the meat to keep patties tender.
Pressing an indent in the center helps prevent puffing during cooking.
Customize with different toppings or cheese options.
Can be cooked on a grill, skillet, or baked in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
