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Delicious homemade hamburgers served on a wooden plate

Hamburger

A comforting and satisfying homemade hamburger recipe featuring a perfectly seasoned, juicy patty, served with fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Patties

  • 1.5 pounds ground chuck (80/20) Ideal for flavor and juiciness; can substitute with 85/15 if preferred.
  • 1.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon light brown sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust according to taste.

For the Assembly

  • 6 pieces hamburger buns Toasted, if desired.
  • 6 slices American cheese Or your favorite halal-certified cheese.
  • 6 leaves lettuce
  • 1 piece beefsteak tomato (thinly sliced)
  • 0.5 pieces red or white onion (thinly sliced)
  • 6 slices pickle

Instructions
 

Make the Burger Seasoning

  • In a small bowl, combine black pepper, salt, paprika, light brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir until evenly mixed and set aside.

Form the Patties

  • Divide the ground chuck into 6 equal portions (about 4 ounces each). Gently form each portion into a 1/2-inch thick patty that is slightly wider than your buns.
  • Use your thumb to press a shallow indentation into the center of each patty.

Cook the Patties

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400–450°F).
  • Sprinkle the prepared seasoning evenly over both sides of the patties.
  • Cook patties on the grill for 3–4 minutes until the bottom is seared. Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  • Add cheese slices during the last minute and close the lid to melt.

Rest and Assemble

  • Remove cooked patties to a plate and let rest for 2–3 minutes.
  • Toast buns lightly and assemble with condiments, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and any additional desired toppings.

Notes

For best results, do not overwork the meat when forming patties. You can use an instant-read thermometer to check doneness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
Keyword Beef, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Grill, hamburger
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