Welcome to the world of old-fashioned burgers! In this article, we're taking you on a journey to discover the secrets of creating the perfect patty, grilling it to perfection, and assembling a burger that will transport you back in time. From the classic combination of ground beef, salt, and pepper to the more adventurous variations with bacon, cheese, and secret sauces, we've got you covered. Get ready to fire up your grill and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing!
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CLASSIC HAMBURGER RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: ground beef, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil, cheese, hamburger buns, topping of your choice
Provided by Jordan Kenna
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 hamburgers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Divide the beef into 2 patties, each about ¾-inch (2 cm) thick and 3 ½ inches (9 cm) in diameter. Transfer the patties to a plate or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Remove the patties from the fridge and season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil to the pan and swirl to evenly coat. Place the patties in the skillet and cook, undisturbed, on the first side for 5 minutes, until a brown crust forms.
- Flip the patties, top each with a slice of cheese (optional), and cook, undisturbed, until the patties are browned on the other side, the cheese is melted, and the meat is cooked through, about 5 minutes more for medium-well doneness.
- Remove the patties from the pan and transfer to a clean cutting board. Let rest for about 5 minutes.
- Place the burger patties on buns and serve with your favorite toppings and sauces.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 759 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 54 grams, Sugar 5 grams
OLD-FASHIONED CHEESEBURGER
Steps:
- Put the ground beef on a baking sheet and divide into 5 equal portions. Push the meat (not patting it) together gently and shape into patties no bigger than the size of your burger buns. They should be loosely compacted; they should look rustically rough, not smooth and that way a good crust will develop and there will be lots of nooks and crannies for the cheese to melt into. They should be about 1/2-inch thick and about 4 inches wide. Make sure they fit your buns! Once shaped, chill the uncooked burgers in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, or warm your largest cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Sprinkle both sides of the burgers generously with salt. This is not only for flavor, but also to build a good crust.
- Using a spatula, place the burgers on the grill or in the skillet; they should sizzle upon contact. If you are cooking inside, open your window, because it might get a little smoky!
- If using a grill: Cook 2 minutes on the first side for medium-rare or 3 minutes if you like them medium-well. Flip the burgers, and top each one with a slice of cheese. Cover, if possible, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer, depending how well done you like your burgers and the heat of your grill.
- If using a skillet: Cook 4 minutes for medium-rare, or 5 minutes for medium-well on the first side. Flip the burgers, and top each one with a slice of cheese. Cover, if possible, and cook for 4 minutes longer. A meat thermometer inserted in the middle of the burger should register 135 to 140 degrees F for medium-rare.
- Remove the burgers from the heat and grind freshly ground black pepper on top of each burger.
- While the meat rests, toast the buns. Spread both cut sides of the buns with a little softened butter. Lower the heat to medium, add the buns cut-side down, and let them toast until golden brown.
- Place each burger on a bun, top with Ketchup Chutney or Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip and pile you're your favorite toppings. Dig into a little slice of summer heaven right from your kitchen!
- Warm the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until nearly smoking.
- Keep your lid handy. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds; they should start enthusiastically popping upon contact with the oil, so cover the pot until the spluttering subsides, about 30 seconds.
- Add the onions and saute until soft and just starting to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger, and saute until the garlic is soft, about 2 minutes longer.
- Add the Garam Masala, paprika and turmeric. Stir and cook about 30 seconds. Then add the vinegar (standing back so you don't inhale the fumes!) and cook 1 minute more.
- Add the tomatoes, molasses, 1/2 teaspoon salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Stir, bring to a boil, and then cook at a generous simmer about 10 minutes until thickened. You can puree it if you like. Set it aside to cool and then jar. Store in the refrigerator.
- Combine the cinnamon sticks, cloves, green cardamom seeds, black cardamom seeds, if using in a spice grinder or coffee grinder and grind until fine. Store the spice mix in an airtight container away from direct sunlight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Roast the red peppers. Place each bell pepper over the open flame of a gas burner or grill, cooking until the skin blackens and blisters. Rotate the peppers and blacken all the way around, about 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can roast the peppers in the oven by placing the bell peppers on a baking sheet and placing under the broiler, turning frequently, until the peppers are blackened and blistered all over. Put the blackened peppers in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside to steam.
- Toast the walnuts. Spread the walnuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Pop into the oven until light golden brown and aromatic, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Peel the red peppers using a paring knife. Discard the peels, stem and seeds. Throw the roasted red peppers, walnuts, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, olive oil, paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes and garlic into a food processor with a teaspoon of salt, and run until the dip is smooth. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Cool and serve.
OLD-FASHIONED CHEESEBURGERS
Serve this all-American classic with all the toppings you love -- cheese, lettuce, pickles, and onion.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat broiler. Divide beef into 4 rounds and place each between two layers of plastic wrap. Using a rolling pin, roll beef into 1/4-inch-thick patties. Butter inside of each bun. Place on a baking sheet, buttered side up, and toast under broiler.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over high. Generously season patties on both sides with salt and pepper. Working in batches, cook burgers 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and top each with cheese; cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes more. Place burgers on buns and serve with desired toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 g, Fat 24 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27 g
BEST HAMBURGER EVER
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
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
PERFECT OLD SCHOOL BURGER RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by SMorrissey
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Divide beef into 4 mounds, and evenly place on a 12-by-14-inch piece of plastic wrap. Place another piece of plastic on top. Roll into 5 1/2-inch patties, about 1/3 inch thick, with a rolling pin. 2. Heat a griddle or 2 large cast-iron skillets over medium-high. Season both sides of patties with salt and pepper. Cook patties, pressing with a spatula, 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, flip, and top with cheese. Cook 2 minutes. 3. Butter cut sides of rolls, and toast on griddle until edges just start to brown, about 1 minute. 4. Sandwich burgers in rolls with onion, pickle, lettuce, and mustard.
THE CLASSIC HAMBURGER
Grill masters take note: Worchester sauce is the key ingredient in our classic hamburgers.
Provided by By Angie McGowan
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place meat in large bowl; pour Worcestershire sauce over beef and gently mix with hands. Divide meat into 4 very loose balls, then gently shape into patties 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick and about 1/2 inch in diameter larger than your hamburger buns. Slightly press center of each patty.
- Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper on 1 side of each patty. Place patties, seasoned side down, on grill over medium heat. Sprinkle top of each patty with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover grill; cook 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F.
- Serve burgers on buns with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise and mustard.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
BAKED HAMBURGERS
This baked hamburgers recipe is hearty and moist. The onion gives it a special flavor, and the sweet-flavored sauce further enhances the taste. I serve these as an entree with accompanying vegetables or on a bun as a sandwich. -Marg Bisgrove, Widewater, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the onion, bread crumbs, milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into two patties. Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. , Combine the water, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, vinegar and remaining salt; pour over patties. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a thermometer reads 160°, about 35-40 minutes. If desired, serve on buns with red onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 1240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
THE PERFECT BASIC BURGER
Nothing beats a simple hamburger on a warm summer evening! Ground beef is blended with an easy to prepare bread crumb mixture. Pile these burgers with your favorite condiments, pop open a cool drink and enjoy!
Provided by Lindsay Perejma
Categories Main Dish Recipes Burger Recipes 100+ Hamburger Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, salt and pepper. Place ground beef and bread crumbs into the mixture. With hands or a fork, mix until well blended. Form into 4 patties approximately 3/4 inch thick.
- Place patties on the prepared grill. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 124.5 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 474.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGER
This is the way they used to be. 1/4 pound, char grilled, all beef, only with a little mayo, lettuce, onion, tomato, and pickles on a good bun with lots of nice, cheddar cheese.
Provided by declanunexpected
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 Burgers, 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Shape the beef into 4 1/4 lb. balls. Flatten them until about 1/4 inch. season with season-all.
- 2. Get a pan medium-hot and add the onions. Salt then let cook for 10 minutes, until brown.
- 3. Get a grill hot then put the burgers down. cook 3 minutes then flip. Cook 2 minutes then add a palmful cheddar and cook 1 more minute.
- 4. Wile burger is cooking, toast the buns and spread on some mayo. Put a lettuce leaf on the bottom, then tomato and pickle slices on top.
- 5. Slide the burgers onto the buns and top with the molten-hot onions. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 715.3, Fat 52.7, SaturatedFat 25.2, Cholesterol 213.6, Sodium 500.6, Carbohydrate 0.7, Sugar 0.3, Protein 56.2
BEST OLD-FASHIONED BURGERS
Freshly ground is key here. Don't over process the meat. You will not be disappointed. Thanks agian ATK.
Provided by Londonsbk
Categories Meat
Time 55m
Yield 4 burgers
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place beef chunks on baking sheet in single layer, leaving 1/2 inch of space around each chunk. Freeze meat until very firm and starting to harden around edges but still pliable, 15 to 25 minutes.
- Place half of meat in food processor and pulse until meat is coarsely ground, 10 to 15 one-second pulses, stopping and redistributing meat around bowl as necessary to ensure beef is evenly ground. Transfer meat to baking sheet, overturning bowl and without directly touching meat. Repeat grinding with remaining meat. Spread meat over sheet and inspect carefully, discarding any long strands of gristle or large chunks of hard meat or fat.
- Gently separate ground meat into 4 equal mounds. Without picking meat up, with your fingers gently shape each mound into loose patty 1/4 inch thick and 4 inches in diameter, leaving edges and surface ragged. Season top of each patty with salt and pepper. Using spatula, flip patties and season other side. Refrigerate while toasting buns.
- Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in heavy-bottomed 12-inch skillet over medium heat until foaming. Add bun tops, cut-wide down, and toast until light golden brown, about 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining butter and bun bottoms. Set buns aside and wipe out skillet with paper towels.
- Return skillet to high heat; add oil and heat until just smoking. Using spatula, flip burgers over and cook for 1 minute. Top each patty with slice of cheese and continue to cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute longer.
- Transfer patties to bun bottoms and top with onion. Spread 2 teaspoons of burger sauce on each bun top. Cover burgers and serve immediately.
- Classic Burger Sauce: Mix ingredients together (makes 1/4 cup).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.6, Fat 44.7, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 125.1, Sodium 581.6, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 4.6, Protein 34.5
Tips:
- Use high-quality ground beef for the best flavor. Look for beef with a fat content of 20% or higher.
- Season the ground beef simply with salt and pepper. Don't overdo it on the seasonings, or you'll mask the flavor of the beef.
- Form the patties gently. Don't pack them too tightly, or they'll be tough.
- Cook the burgers over medium heat. This will help them cook evenly without burning.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the burgers for doneness. The internal temperature should reach 160°F for medium-rare, 165°F for medium, or 170°F for well-done.
- Let the burgers rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute and make the burgers more tender.
- Serve the burgers on toasted buns with your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
This old-fashioned burger recipe is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and can be customized to your liking. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a burger that will satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling satisfied. So next time you're in the mood for a burger, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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