Burgers are a delectable and versatile dish loved by people of all ages. While cooking a burger to perfection is an art, achieving a well-done burger that remains juicy and succulent can be a challenge. This article delves into the intricacies of cooking burgers to achieve the perfect balance between doneness and juiciness. It explores various techniques, including temperature control, proper seasoning, and the selection of suitable ingredients, to help you create an irresistible well-done burger that will tantalize your taste buds.
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JUICY BURGER RECIPE
Learn all about how to make the juiciest burgers ever! You'll find tips for creating a deliciously juicy burger at home, well seasoned and cooked perfectly every time.
Provided by Julie Blanner
Categories Main Course
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Create four burger patties, creating a thumb print in the center.
- Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Add your butter to your pan, setting the heat to high.
- Add burger patties into pan, searing on the first side for four minutes before turning.
- for medium rare burgers, sear on the opposite side for approximately 3 minutes. Medium should take an extra minute or so.
- Add cheese during the last 30 seconds of cooking to create the perfect melt!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 137 mg, Sodium 103 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
JUICIEST HAMBURGERS EVER
No more dry, lackluster burgers. These are juicy, and spices can be easily added or changed to suit anyone's taste. Baste frequently with your favorite barbeque sauce. If you find the meat mixture too mushy, just add more bread crumbs until it forms patties that hold their shape.
Provided by Jane
Categories Main Dish Recipes Burger Recipes 100+ Hamburger Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat grill for high heat.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, evaporated milk, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and garlic using your hands. Form the mixture into 8 hamburger patties.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill patties 5 minutes per side, or until well done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 95.5 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 196.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
BURGERS, WELL-DONE BUT STILL JUICY!
From America's Test Kitchen. "Adding a panade (a paste of bread and milk paste) to the ground beef creates burgers that are juicy and tender even when well-done. For a burger that cooks up flat, press the center of each patty down with your fingertips before grilling. Serve the burgers on your favorite buns or rolls. For cheeseburgers, follow the optional instructions below."
Provided by Lakerdog2
Categories Meat
Time 18m
Yield 4 burgers, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat grill.
- Mash bread and milk in large bowl with fork until pasty (you should have about 1/4 cup). Stir in salt, pepper, garlic, and steak sauce.
- Break up beef into small pieces over bread mixture. Using fork or hands, lightly mix together until mixture forms cohesive mass.
- Divide meat into 4 equal portions. Gently toss one portion of meat back and forth between hands to form loose ball. Gently flatten into 3/4-inch-thick patty that measures about 4 1/2 inches in diameter. Press center of patty down with fingertips until it is about 1/2 inch thick, creating a slight depression in each patty. Repeat with remaining portions of meat.
- Lightly dip wad of paper towels in vegetable oil; holding wad with tongs, wipe cooking grate. Grill burgers on hot side of grill, uncovered, until well seared on first side, 2 to 4 minutes. Using wide metal spatula, flip burgers and continue grilling, about 3 minutes for medium-well or 4 minutes for well-done. Distribute equal portions of cheese (if using) on burgers about 2 minutes before they reach desired doneness, covering burgers with disposable aluminum pan to melt cheese. While burgers grill, toast buns on cooler side of grill, rotating buns as necessary to toast evenly. Serve burgers on toasted buns.
HAMBURGERS, TENDER AND MOIST.
Although many folks use this method of cooking burgers, I have found that most do not...I enjoy a good home-made burger but all too often they end up being dry and hard and not very tasty...The solution simply, is water (or any liguid you would like to flavor the burger with)...
Provided by Tom Collins
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put hamburger and water into a mixing bowl, along with any seasonings you like --
- Mix together (I use my hands) --
- Divide into fourths, thirds, or halves, depending on how large of a burger you want --
- Flatten to shape the burgers (I stick 'em between two sheets of wax paper and press with my hand) --
- Cook the burgers just like you would normally --
- They will be very soft and hard to handle, so be careful placing them into the pan, or grill --
- GENTLY flip the burgers when you think they are about half done. They will be firmed up good by the time they are done cooking.
- Cook til juices run clear (for well done) but do NOT press on the burger while cooking --
- Works great whether cooking on a grill or the stovetop.
- Put the cooked burger into your favorite bun with your favorite condiments and,.
- Say goodbye to dry burgers forever -- .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.5, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 76.1, Sodium 75.5, Protein 23.4
JUICY LUCY BURGERS
A favorite of Minnesotans! The famous Juicy Lucy! Mmmm. So good. You MUST use American cheese on this to achieve the juiciness in the middle! I like sauteed mushrooms and onions on mine!
Provided by Cooking Mama
Categories Main Dish Recipes Burger Recipes 100+ Hamburger Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Form 8, thin patties from the beef. Each patty should be slightly larger than a slice of cheese.
- Cut each slice of American cheese into 4 equal pieces; stack the pieces. Sandwich one stack of cheese between 2 ground beef patties. Tightly pinch edges together tightly seal the cheese within the meat. Repeat with the remaining cheese and patties.
- Preheat a cast-iron or other heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat. Cook burgers until well browned, about 4 minutes. It is common for burgers to puff up due to steam from the melting cheese. Turn burgers and prick the top of each to allow steam to escape; cook until browned on the outside and no longer pink on the inside; about 4 minutes. Serve on hamburger buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 131 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 38.1 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 1143.1 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
Tips for Cooking Well-Done Burgers That Are Still Juicy
- Choose the right ground beef. Look for ground chuck or sirloin with a fat content of at least 20%. This will help the burgers stay moist during cooking.
- Season the ground beef well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
- Form the burgers into patties that are about 1-inch thick. This will help them cook evenly.
- Cook the burgers over medium heat. This will help them cook through without drying out.
- Flip the burgers only once. Over-flipping will make them dry and tough.
- Cook the burgers to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the safe temperature for well-done burgers.
- Let the burgers rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute and make the burgers more flavorful.
Conclusion
Cooking well-done burgers that are still juicy is possible, but it takes a little bit of care and attention to detail. By following these tips, you can make delicious well-done burgers that everyone will enjoy.
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