Best 8 Perfect Old School Burger Recipes

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In this culinary journey, we embark on a quest to discover the secrets of crafting the perfect old-school burger. We'll travel back in time to revisit the classic flavors and techniques that made this iconic dish a beloved staple in diners and kitchens across the nation. From selecting the right blend of ground beef to mastering the art of grilling, we'll uncover the secrets to creating a burger that is juicy, flavorful, and packed with nostalgic charm.

Let's cook with our recipes!

THE PERFECT HAMBURGER



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Chili sauce and horseradish add some zip to these hamburgers and make them a nice change from ordinary burgers. We think they're perfect! -Shirley Kidd, New London, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large egg, lightly beaten
SEASONINGS:
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
BURGER:
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
4 hamburger buns, split
TOPPINGS:
Sliced tomato, onion, pickles and condiments, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine egg and seasonings. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four 3/4-in.-thick patties. , Grill, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Serve on buns, with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 758mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

THE PERFECT BASIC BURGER



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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

1 egg
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound ground beef
½ cup fine dry bread crumbs

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

HAMBURGER RECIPE



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A classic, juicy Hamburger Recipe made with ground chuck, a simple burger seasoning, and all of the classic burger toppings.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ pounds ground chuck (80/20)*
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 buns (, toasted, if desired)
6 slices cheddar cheese (, or your favorite cheese)
6 Lettuce leaves
1 Beefsteak tomato (, sliced)
1/2 of a Red or white onion (, thinly sliced)
6 Pickle slices

Steps:

  • Make burger seasoning by combining all spices in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Divide ground chuck into 6 equal portions and gently from into 1/2 inch thick patties that are wider than the burger buns (as they will shrink). Use your thumb to press an indentation into the center of each patty. Cover and set aside.
  • Preheat grill to medium high heat. Just before cooking, sprinkle seasoning over the patties, then place on hot grill, indent-side up. Close grill lid and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the bottom of the burger is seared and juices are accumulating on top of the burger. Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until the beef reaches 160 degrees F.
  • Place cheese on burgers during the last minute of cooking. Remove to a plate and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving in a bun, with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 464 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PERFECT BURGER



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Bobby's Flay's Perfect Burger recipe from Food Network needs only a handful of ingredients, a hot grill and toasted hamburger buns.

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80 percent lean) or ground turkey (90 percent lean)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
4 slices cheese (optional)
4 hamburger buns, split; toasted, if desired

Steps:

  • Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each). Form each portion loosely into a 3/4-inch-thick burger and make a deep depression in the center with your thumb. Season both sides of each burger with salt and pepper.
  • IF USING A GRILL: Heat a gas grill to high or heat coals in a charcoal grill until they glow bright orange and ash over. Brush the burgers with the oil. Grill the burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the first side, about 3 minutes for beef and 5 minutes for turkey. Flip over the burgers. Cook beef burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the second side, 4 minutes for medium rare (3 minutes if topping with cheese; see step 3) or until cooked to desired degree of doneness. Cook turkey burgers until cooked throughout, about 5 minutes on the second side.
  • IF USING A GRILL PAN: Heat a grill pan over high heat on top of the stove. Cook the burgers as for a grill, above.
  • IF USING A SAUTE PAN OR GRIDDLE (PREFERABLY CAST IRON): Heat the oil in the pan or griddle over high heat until the oil begins to shimmer. Cook the burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the first side, about 3 minutes for beef and 5 minutes for turkey. Flip over the burgers. Cook beef burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the second side, 4 minutes for medium rare (3 minutes if topping with cheese) or until cooked to desired degree of doneness. Cook turkey burgers until cooked throughout, about 5 minutes on the second side.
  • Add the cheese, if using, to the tops of the burgers during the last minute of cooking and top with a basting cover, close the grill cover, or tent the burgers with aluminum foil to melt the cheese.
  • Sandwich the hot burgers between the buns and serve immediately.

PERFECT OLD SCHOOL BURGER RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by SMorrissey

Number Of Ingredients 11

Thin Burger
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1 1/4 pounds coarsely ground beef chuck (70 percent lean)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 slices American cheese
4 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened
4 potato sandwich rolls
1/4 cup diced white onion
1 dill pickle, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
4 teaspoons yellow mustard

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.

GOOD OL' BURGER



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For an easy weeknight dinner, try these juicy burgers. A dollop of chili sauce on top makes them extra flavorful. -Ron Treadaway, Acworth, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
4 hamburger buns, split
4 lettuce leaves
4 slices tomato
4 slices onion

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°., Grill buns over medium heat, cut side down, 30-60 seconds or until toasted. Serve burgers on buns with lettuce, tomato and onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED CHEESEBURGERS



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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

1 pound ground beef chuck (20 percent fat)
4 teaspoons softened butter
4 hamburger buns, split
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 slices melting cheese, such as American or mild cheddar
Toppings, such as shredded iceberg lettuce, pickle chips, thinly sliced red onion, mustard, ketchup, and mayonnaise

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

OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGER



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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

1 lb ground beef, with lots fat
iceberg lettuce
tomatoes, slices
mayonnaise
yellow onion, slices
good quality dill pickle slices
Season-All salt
kosher salt
good quality hamburger bun with sesame seeds
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality ground beef, buns, and toppings. The better the ingredients, the better the burger will be.
  • Season the beef patties well: Season the beef patties with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. This will help to enhance the flavor of the meat.
  • Cook the beef patties to your desired doneness: Cook the beef patties to your desired doneness, whether it be rare, medium-rare, medium, or well-done. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the patties are cooked to the correct temperature.
  • Toast the buns: Toasting the buns will help to add a smoky flavor and a crispy texture to the burger.
  • Add your favorite toppings: Add your favorite toppings to the burger, such as cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and ketchup. Get creative and experiment with different combinations of toppings.

Conclusion:

Making a perfect old-school burger is all about using high-quality ingredients, seasoning the beef patties well, cooking them to the desired doneness, and adding your favorite toppings. With a little practice, you'll be able to make burgers that are juicy, flavorful, and satisfying. So fire up the grill and get cooking!

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