Best 7 Bento Balls Aka French Hamburgers Recipes

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If you're in the mood for a delicious and easy-to-make meal, look no further than bento balls, also known as French hamburgers. These tasty treats are a combination of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With a crispy breadcrumb coating, a juicy and flavorful meatball center, and a rich and savory sauce, bento balls are the perfect comfort food for any occasion. Whether you're short on time or just looking for a fun and creative way to prepare dinner, this versatile dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

REAL HAMBURGERS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 10 to 12 hamburgers

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds ground chuck
1 pound ground sirloin
3 tablespoons steak sauce (recommended: Crosse & Blackwell)
6 extra-large egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
12 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Carefully mix the meats, steak sauce, egg yolks, salt, and pepper with the tines of a fork, but do not mash it. Lightly form each hamburger and lightly press into a patty shape. Make an indentation and put a thin slice of butter inside each hamburger, making sure the butter is entirely encased in the meat.
  • Heat a grill, broiler, or saute pan and cook the hamburgers for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until almost done. Remove to a plate and cover with aluminum foil. Allow the hamburgers to rest for 5 minutes and serve immediately on buns.

FRENCH HAMBURGERS RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by kimvess

Number Of Ingredients 16

BEEF PATTIES
3/4 cup onion, minced
2 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoon butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 whole egg
DREDGING MIXTURE
1/2 cup flour
1 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoons vegetable oil
SAUCE
1/2 cup red wine, sherry, port or broth
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Cook minced onion slowly for 10 minutes in butter, until tender, but not brown. Pour into a mixing bowl. Add the ground beef, additional butter, and seasonings to the onions and beat just until combined. Form into 4 patties, 3/4 inch thick. Cover with wax paper and chill several hours. Just before cooking the patties, gently roll them in the flour. In a large, heavy frying pan, melt butter and oil, bring to a moderately high temperature and add patties. Sear them until they're brown on both sides, then reduce heat until they're done to your liking. This usually takes longer than I think, about 15 minutes. Remove patties to a heated oven. Pour fat out of the pan and add sherry (or other wine), scraping up the pan juices, until it's reduced to a thick syrup. Take off the heat and add the butter (allow butter to melt) and serve in a small pitcher to pour over the patties. I often poke holes in the top of each patty (with a fork) so the sauce will ooze down into the meat. Note: the original recipe calls for red wine, white wine, vermouth or beef stock for the sauce. You can use either red wine, sherry or light port or even Madeira.

BEST HAMBURGER EVER



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These burgers are the best on the grill in the summertime. Jam-packed with all kinds of stuff, and no tasteless bread crumbs!

Provided by UNIVSTUDENT

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Burger Recipes     100+ Hamburger Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
½ onion, finely chopped
½ cup shredded Colby Jack or Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 egg
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill for high heat.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, cheese, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, egg, onion soup mix, garlic, garlic powder, parsley, basil, oregano, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
  • Grill patties for 5 minutes per side on the hot grill, or until well done. Serve on buns with your favorite condiments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 173.6 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 966.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

BENTO BALLS (AKA FRENCH HAMBURGERS)



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My kids and I spend Wednesdays out in the woods either hiking, biking, or letterboxing. We have to take a huge lunch with us and usually it's a Japanese-style bento with onigiri, some protein item, and lots of vegies and pickles. More often than not, my kids will pick this for the protein...it's basically a french hamburger recipe that has been adapted for our bento lunches. Cooking time will vary with how large your patties are. The sauce is a true basting sauce and these will not be in a soupy sort of base. The point of bentos is to make the food as fuss-free to eat as possible. The meat mixture is soft and a bit tricky to work with, but the result is a moist patty that doesn't need condiments and isn't a rubbery hard superball.

Provided by Akikobay

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1 cup havarti with dill (grated)
3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
3 tablespoons dried onion
1 teaspoon salt (or salt-spice mix of your choice, we prefer a Creole seasoning)
1/2 cup cottage cheese (or 1/4 cup dairy of some sort)
1 large egg
1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1/2 cup butter (melted)
1/2 cup ketchup
1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment or foil.
  • Lightly coat the parchment or foil with cooking spray.
  • Mix the bread crumbs, havarti, horseradish, dried onion, salt (or spice-salt mix), cottage cheese, and egg together in a large bowl. (Please note that the horseradish should be prepared, i.e., the creamy kind that is mixed with mayonnaise. We use the Beaver brand.).
  • Allow to stand for 5 minutes to soften the bread crumbs.
  • Mix in the ground turkey.
  • The meat mixture will be very soft.
  • Form the meat into balls that will fit into your bento box(or on your plate).
  • Flatten slightly so that the meat is formed into shapes resembling patties.
  • Place in the oven to bake for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the basting sauce by combining the melted butter, ketchup, and soy sauce.
  • Carefully turn the patties over and put them back in the oven until 20 minutes before the meat is cooked through.
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  • The time to finish cooking will depend on how large you made your patties.
  • I use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
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  • Approximately 20 minutes before the meat cooks through, baste one side of the meat with the sauce, returning to the oven for 10 minutes.
  • Turn and baste the other side and return to the oven for the remaining 10 minutes.
  • Let cool, add to your bento box, and have a great day hiking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.3, Fat 26.7, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 153, Sodium 1210.2, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 7.8, Protein 28.9

KATIE LEE'S LOGAN COUNTY HAMBURGERS



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound 85-percent lean ground beef
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 medium yellow onion, 1/2 grated and 1/2 thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
12 slices white bread
12 slices American cheese, optional
Mustard
Ketchup
Sliced tomatoes
Pickles

Steps:

  • To make the burgers, combine the beef, egg, grated onion, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until combined and then form into 6 thin patties.
  • Spread the butter on 1 side of each slice of bread. Heat a large, heavy-duty skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook the burgers to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Drain the grease from the skillet.
  • In the same skillet, place 6 slices of bread, butter-side down. Top each with a slice of cheese, if using, some sliced onions and a burger. Top with the remaining cheese, if using, and bread, butter-side up. Cook the sandwiches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Serve with mustard, ketchup, tomatoes, pickles or any other desired hamburger toppings.

THE JUICIEST HAMBURGERS EVER



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My husband prepares these burgers throughout the grilling season--they are incredibly juicy and flavorful. Great served with corn on the cob.

Provided by caliboo

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Burger Recipes     100+ Hamburger Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
½ cup beer
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Shape the ground beef into three patties. Place the patties in a shallow dish.
  • Combine the beer, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion salt, and pepper. Pour the marinade over the burgers. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Flip the burgers over and marinate for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place the patties on the hot grill and cook for 2 minutes before flipping them over. Cook the burgers to the desired degree of doneness, about 5 minutes per side for well done. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 94.6 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 613.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

FRENCH ONION BURGERS



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I get bored with just the plain burgers. I found this recipe in Taste of Home and had marked it to save. It is a simple yet tasty sounding burger.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (2 7/8 ounce) can French-fried onions
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb ground beef
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, drained and diced (optional)
4 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the onions, Worcestershire sauce, salt and mushrooms if using. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 4 patties.
  • Grill, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 inches from the heat for 6-9 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Serve on buns with any condiments and toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.1, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 613.1, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 25.2

Tips:

  • To make the perfect French Hamburger, it's crucial to select high-quality ground beef. The ideal fat content should be around 20%, which ensures a juicy and flavorful patty.
  • Seasoning the ground beef properly is essential for adding depth of flavor. A combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder is a classic choice, but feel free to experiment with other seasonings like paprika, chili powder, or cumin.
  • Work the seasoned ground beef mixture gently to avoid overworking it, as this can result in tough patties. Just mix until the ingredients are evenly combined.
  • Forming the patties uniformly is important for even cooking. Use a kitchen scale to ensure each patty is approximately the same weight, and shape them into evenly thick patties to prevent over or undercooking.
  • When pan-frying the patties, use a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet or a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. This will create a nice sear on the outside while keeping the inside juicy and flavorful.
  • To achieve the desired doneness, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the patties. For medium-rare, aim for 135°F (57°C), for medium, 145°F (63°C), and for well-done, 160°F (71°C).
  • While the patties are cooking, prepare the flavorful sauce by combining ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and spices. This classic sauce perfectly complements the beef patties.
  • For the classic French Hamburger presentation, use a soft, toasted bun and layer the patty, sauce, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Feel free to add your favorite toppings and condiments to customize your burger to your liking.

Conclusion:

The French Hamburger, also known as the Bento Ball, is a delectable and versatile dish that offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures. By following these tips and experimenting with different ingredients and toppings, you can create a customized burger that suits your taste preferences. Whether you're preparing it for a casual family meal or a special occasion, this classic recipe is sure to be a hit. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the skillet, and embark on a culinary journey to savor the timeless flavors of the French Hamburger!

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