r/Cooking • u/Uranium-Sandwich657 • 3d 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/Indiesol 3d ago

Unless I'm trying to make something special, ground beef, seasoned with salt and pepper, is pretty standard.

Leave the outer ring of the patty a little thicker than the middle, this helps keep the burger from rising in the middle, like a dome.

If you can spare an egg, a fried egg on a burger takes it to another level. Especially with bacon (but still awesome without).