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A juicy burger loaded with lettuce, red onion, and a beef patty nestled in a soft bun.
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Juicy Burger Recipe

Learn how to make the juiciest burgers ever! Here are my tips and tricks for a deliciously juicy burger at home, well seasoned and cooked perfectly every time.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: Julie Blanner

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, add ground beef, egg yolk, olive oil, minced garlic, and fresh cracked pepper. Gently combine. Avoid pressing or squishing.
    Divide meat into four parts. Using your hands, gently form four burger patties, creating a thumbprint in the center of.
    Transfer patties to a plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 10 minutes.
    16 ounces 80/20 ground beef, 1 large egg yolk, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • On the stovetop, in a skillet over medium-high heat, add butter and swirl or brush to cover the surface.
    Alternatively, bring grill to medium high heat (no butter required).
    1 tablespoon salted butter
  • Add burger patties to skillet or grill and sear 3-4 minutes covered. Do not press patties. Flip.
    For medium rare burgers, sear on the opposite side for approximately 2-3 minutes. Medium should take an extra minute or so, for a total of 6-8 minutes.
    Optional: During the last 30 seconds of cooking patties, add cheese to melt.

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 306mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg