How do you prepare the perfect burger patty?

JE3146 · 05-24-2009, 06:01 PM

There are endless variations on this, and I'd love to try some new ideas.

Nothing frozen patty related in this thread please. I want to hear about fresh ground meant formed into fresh patties and whatever else goes into it.

boonedoggle · 05-24-2009, 06:12 PM

I just noticed some McComicks Hamburger seasoning in the cabinet. I want to try it soon. Maybe tomorrow!

JaKaacH · 05-24-2009, 09:31 PM

Shred some carrots real fine and mix in with the meat along with your favorite seasonings. The carrots impart no flavor but make the patty's real juicy.

Don't forget the Miller LITE..

smokin5 · 05-24-2009, 09:31 PM

Minced garlic bulb in the middle, A-1 Steak sauce on the outside.

pnoon · 05-24-2009, 09:32 PM

Martini in the left hand. Spatula in the right.

LasciviousXXX · 05-25-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Martini in the left hand. Spatula in the right.

YES!!!!

kelmac07 · 05-24-2009, 11:09 PM

...And a nice stick in the mouth...

SeanGAR · 05-25-2009, 05:07 AM

No fancy stuff here, I use regular (read high fat) ground beef, salt and pepper before making into patties, proper cooking. I've tried different things and like this the best.

rack04 · 05-26-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanGAR

No fancy stuff here, I use regular (read high fat) ground beef, salt and pepper before making into patties, proper cooking. I've tried different things and like this the best.

I agree 100% with only adding salt and pepper but I've always added after the patty is formed. I was taught to keep burgers simple. Remember we're making a burger patty and not a meatloaf patty.

BeerAdvocate · 05-25-2009, 11:21 AM

I add plain yogurt or sourcream. Keeps it super moist!

bigloo · 05-25-2009, 11:21 AM

Take a pat of very cold butter (frozen ok too), roll it in cajun spices and form the burger around it. brush patty with oil and season with s&p and cajun spices if wanted. Grill, flipping once to make sure crush forms. DELICIOUS!

mikeandshellie2 · 05-25-2009, 11:40 AM

ok, I have a few.. We usually add this before making out hamburger patties we add either ranch dip mix (powder) or we also add onion soup mix. The kids like them both as do I, but Mike tends to enjoy the ranch burgers better.

gpugliese · 05-25-2009, 11:48 AM

High fat ground beef, salt, pepper. Sometimes I'll make two thin patties, place a medallion sized piece of gorgonzola or another cheese in the middle and gently press the two patties together, pinching the edges to form into one patty with the cheese inside.

The less manhandling of the beef the better, and never ever press when on the grill!

massphatness · 05-25-2009, 12:30 PM

I throw an egg into the ground beef to keep the meat moist and help retain it's shape. Then, I generally mix in any number of spices depending on what I'm looking to acheive ... big fan of garlic and something to give it kick: cumin, hot pepper, etc.

Catfish · 05-25-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

I throw an egg into the ground beef to keep the meat moist and help retain it's shape.

I use ultra lean fresh ground sirloin and cook it nuclear heat till mid rare. Seasoned 1 of 3 ways; Lawry's garlic salt and black pepper, Montreal steak or TGI Friday's burger seasoning.

acarr · 05-27-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by gpugliese

High fat ground beef, salt, pepper. Sometimes I'll make two thin patties, place a medallion sized piece of gorgonzola or another cheese in the middle and gently press the two patties together, pinching the edges to form into one patty with the cheese inside.

The less manhandling of the beef the better, and never ever press when on the grill!

This is also a great technique to use with a green chili in there. They are fabulous with a burger.

doctorcue · 05-28-2009, 04:16 PM

I also do the fresh ground (20-30% best) with salt & pepper... but I add a dash of onion powder.

Damn... I want a burger now!!!

marge796 · 05-25-2009, 03:31 PM

I like some good quality ground beef " high fat content " with a little sweet sausage, garlic, rosemary, basil, Italian bread crumbs " small amount", finely diced pepper and make the biggest house burger you can and then throw it on the grill with a toasted bun and some horseradish mustard. YUMMY!

Chris.....

smokeyandthebandit05 · 05-26-2009, 09:52 AM

I usually cook the burger plain and when I flip it I throw some Montreal or mesquite seasoning and worcestershire sauce before throwing the cheese on

05-26-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by smokeyandthebandit05

I usually cook the burger plain and when I flip it I throw some Montreal or mesquite seasoning and worcestershire sauce before throwing the cheese on

Rules!!

05-24-2009, 06:01 PM	#1
JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	How do you prepare the perfect burger patty? There are endless variations on this, and I'd love to try some new ideas. Nothing frozen patty related in this thread please. I want to hear about fresh ground meant formed into fresh patties and whatever else goes into it.

05-24-2009, 06:12 PM	#2
boonedoggle The Search is ON Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jimmy Location: CHARLESTON, SC Posts: 631 Trading: (19)	Re: How do you prepare the perfect burger patty? I just noticed some McComicks Hamburger seasoning in the cabinet. I want to try it soon. Maybe tomorrow! __________________ Dr. Hibbard: Is that the love of a man for a woman, or the love of a man for a fine Cuban cigar? (chuckles

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JaKaacH ROCK Chalk JAYHAWK K U Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Living in the golden age of ignorance in power. Posts: 1,363 Trading: (32)	Re: How do you prepare the perfect burger patty? Shred some carrots real fine and mix in with the meat along with your favorite seasonings. The carrots impart no flavor but make the patty's real juicy. Don't forget the Miller LITE.. __________________ --Anger Management Graduate-- WHAT the F^#% you looking at???

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smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: How do you prepare the perfect burger patty? Minced garlic bulb in the middle, A-1 Steak sauce on the outside. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

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SeanGAR Crotchety Geezer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Radford VA Posts: 911 Trading: (3)	Re: How do you prepare the perfect burger patty? No fancy stuff here, I use regular (read high fat) ground beef, salt and pepper before making into patties, proper cooking. I've tried different things and like this the best. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?

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BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: How do you prepare the perfect burger patty? I add plain yogurt or sourcream. Keeps it super moist! __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

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bigloo Crazy like a fox Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Lu Location: Rose City Posts: 905 Trading: (27)	Re: How do you prepare the perfect burger patty? Take a pat of very cold butter (frozen ok too), roll it in cajun spices and form the burger around it. brush patty with oil and season with s&p and cajun spices if wanted. Grill, flipping once to make sure crush forms. DELICIOUS!

05-25-2009, 11:40 AM	#12
mikeandshellie2 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Shellie Location: HUGE crater!! Posts: 735 Trading: (72)	Re: How do you prepare the perfect burger patty? ok, I have a few.. We usually add this before making out hamburger patties we add either ranch dip mix (powder) or we also add onion soup mix. The kids like them both as do I, but Mike tends to enjoy the ranch burgers better.

05-25-2009, 11:48 AM	#13
gpugliese B.Y.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Van down by the river Posts: 424 Trading: (13)	Re: How do you prepare the perfect burger patty? High fat ground beef, salt, pepper. Sometimes I'll make two thin patties, place a medallion sized piece of gorgonzola or another cheese in the middle and gently press the two patties together, pinching the edges to form into one patty with the cheese inside. The less manhandling of the beef the better, and never ever press when on the grill! __________________ - Greg

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massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: How do you prepare the perfect burger patty? I throw an egg into the ground beef to keep the meat moist and help retain it's shape. Then, I generally mix in any number of spices depending on what I'm looking to acheive ... big fan of garlic and something to give it kick: cumin, hot pepper, etc. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

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doctorcue BABOTL - VP of Drinking Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: Rancho Cordova, CA Posts: 331 Trading: (2)	Re: How do you prepare the perfect burger patty? I also do the fresh ground (20-30% best) with salt & pepper... but I add a dash of onion powder. Damn... I want a burger now!!! __________________ Raiders, A's, Warriors.

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marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: How do you prepare the perfect burger patty? I like some good quality ground beef " high fat content " with a little sweet sausage, garlic, rosemary, basil, Italian bread crumbs " small amount", finely diced pepper and make the biggest house burger you can and then throw it on the grill with a toasted bun and some horseradish mustard. YUMMY! Chris..... __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill

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smokeyandthebandit05 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rich Location: Branchville Posts: 758 Trading: (1)	Re: How do you prepare the perfect burger patty? I usually cook the burger plain and when I flip it I throw some Montreal or mesquite seasoning and worcestershire sauce before throwing the cheese on __________________ MIAMI CANES 9-4 NJ DEVILS 37-21-3