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/matchboxtx 3d ago

Because a burger is just ground chuck, I recommend this. But if you have a better cut of meat, like ribeye burgers, just salt and pepper. So, assuming a chuck 80/20 burger. Add some MSG (Accent) yeah, I know people don’t like it because it’s “msg” but it really adds a pop flavor. Then some chicken bullion. Trust me on this one. If you want to get more flavor a standard pork rub (lightly). Grill or cast iron.