Homemade Hamburger Patties

A fully loaded homemade cheeseburger with sesame seed bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheddar cheese on a blue floral plate with waffle chips, another burger and iced tea glasses blurred in the background

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These homemade hamburger patties are juicy, flavorful, and easy to make with freshly milled bread or sourdough bread. They're perfect for the grill or air fryer and make a delicious family meal any night of the week.

Prep Time15

Cook Time12

Total Time27

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 1/4 lb Patties

Calories: 476kcal

Author: Emily Rider

Equipment

Large mixing bowl or stand mixer
Kitchen scale (optional)
Cutting Board
Sharp knife
Measuring Cups and Spoons
Platter or 9x13-inch casserole dish with lid
Air fryer or grill
Instant-read meat thermometer

Ingredients

For the Burger Patties

3 pounds Black Angus ground beef or lean ground beef
1 teaspoon steak seasoning
½ cup yellow or white onion finely chopped, about 75 grams
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce about 30 grams
1 large egg
12 slices freshly milled bread or sourdough bread torn into small pieces
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prepare the bread – Tear the bread into small pieces, or cut it into small cubes using a knife and cutting board.
Combine the ingredients – Place the ground beef into a large mixing bowl or stand mixer. Add the egg, Worcestershire sauce, chopped onion, dried minced onion, steak seasoning, salt, pepper, and torn bread.
Mix the meat – Mix just until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated. Avoid overmixing, which can make the burgers dense.
Shape the patties – Divide the mixture into your preferred patty size using a kitchen scale or by eye. For even cooking, gently flatten each patty and press a small indentation into the center to help prevent shrinking while cooking.
Prepare for cooking – Place the patties on a platter or in a covered casserole dish until ready to cook. If using an air fryer, you can cover the platter with plastic wrap while waiting.
Air fry the burgers – Preheat the air fryer to 375–400°F. Cook the patties in a single layer for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Cook in batches if needed.
Serve – Let the burgers rest for 3–5 minutes before serving on your favorite buns with your preferred toppings.

Notes

Cooking Tip – Press a shallow dimple into the center of each raw patty before cooking. This helps the burgers cook evenly and keeps them from puffing up.

Cheese Burgers – Add a slice of cheese during the last 1–2 minutes of cooking so it melts perfectly.

Air Fryer Tip – If your air fryer tends to smoke from the beef fat, add 1–2 tablespoons of water to the bottom of the basket drawer before cooking.

Freezing – Freeze uncooked patties between sheets of parchment paper in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Cook from frozen by adding 2–3 extra minutes to the cooking time.

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