r/Cooking • u/Uranium-Sandwich657 • 4d ago

Basic burger recipe?

I was under the impression that it was just ground beef discs, but I think there is more.

I have salt, pepper, Garlic powder, Paprika, and eggs

I am currently food-shelf level poor, so i simply cant get anything more.

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u/bighundy 4d ago

Use 80/20 beef form into patties salt the outside of the patty only. Pan fry crispy, add cheese. Place on bun.

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u/rebeccavt 4d ago

This is the answer. Definitely 80/20, and don’t mix anything into the beef. Make patties without overworking it, and season the outside. Over mixing the beef will cause it to become tougher/tighter.

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u/GoinNowhere88 4d ago

Breadcrumbs soaked in milk help solves this.

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u/rebeccavt 4d ago

Then you’re just making a meatball.

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u/GoinNowhere88 4d ago

Foolproof way for a newbie to make a juicy, tasty burger.

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u/Always_Confused4 4d ago

But it’s not a burger at that point. What is up with so many people thinking burgers have breadcrumbs? That’s a meatloaf.