Add your cooked burger to your toasted bun. And just plop an extra pat of butter on top to give the burger a bit of fatty sweetness. The butter can also sometimes help to cover up any “imperfections” in the cooking, or to take the burger to steak-like sublimity.
If the meat you're using has enough fat in it, say 20% or more, there's no need to add any fat in cooking. Also if you're cooking on a grill you don't need to add any fat. The temperature you're using is also a factor; butter easily burns at temperatures that make the best burgers so it's best avoided.
A little extra moisture helps even well-done burgers stay juicy and tender, even if they're made from 90% lean ground beef. Mix in 1/4-1/2 cup water per pound of ground beef before forming your patties to reap the tenderizing benefit of H20. Some chefs tuck an ice cube into the middle of the patty for the same effect.
Using a thumb, make a deep depression in the center of each patty to keep the burger from puffing up and bulging in the center. Otherwise, “It plumps up like a football and people smash it down. That's the last thing you want to do,” Flay said.
The basic theory is that as meat cooks, the proteins contract so that the whole patty shrinks and puffs up in the middle. Making a kind of indentation or dimple in the middle counteracts that effect so you end up with a nice, even patty.
Flip the Burgers Once and Only Once
Constant turning will toughen and dry out the meat, and if you flip too soon, burgers will stick. Cook two minutes per side for rare, three minutes for medium-rare, four minutes for medium, and five minutes for well-done.
The ice cube will prevent the burgers from overcooking and add a bit of extra moisture to the beef — something that's especially helpful if you're grilling rather large patties.
"Let those sear in." By pressing down on the burger to make it more even, you're unknowingly drying out the burger and turning it into a dry, flavorless puck of meat. Pressing down on the burgers will not only make them lose flavor but also can cause them to get a bad taste — although not just by pressing down on them.
Egg yolk acts as a binder and adds flavor
After forming it into a patty, he explains that the egg actually helps bind the meat together, and adds an incredibly rich flavor to the burger patty. As a good rule of thumb, it's best to add one yolk per pound of ground beef.
Season the burgers on both sides with plenty of salt and pepper. Pan fry in hot vegetable oil or barbecue for 2 minutes on each side for medium or 5 minutes for well done. Place two slices of Monterey Jack cheese on top of each burger and put under a hot grill to melt.
What gives? As it turns out, it's all about the kitchen tools. Most top-notch burger places use a flat-top griddle to cook their burgers. These griddles are set at a consistent temperature, one that allows the burgers to get a sear while cooking evenly on the inside, locking in the juices.
For a medium-rare burger, cook for 2 minutes and thirty seconds per side for 5 minutes total. For a medium burger, cook for 3 to 3 1/2 minutes per side for 6 to 7 minutes total. For a well-done burger, cook for 4 to 4 1/2 minutes per side for 8 to 9 minutes total.
To make hamburger patties, just mix the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, evaporated milk, and spices and seasonings in a bowl using your hands.
Tips for Cooking the Perfect Skillet Burger
You do need oil to cook your skillet burger. Some preferred to use butter to cook a skillet burger, however we choose olive oil. Cook your burgers on medium high heat and do not flip until about 5 minutes of cooking on the first side.
Add a pat of butter to the pan and swirl until it's well coated; this will keep the patties from sticking and give them a nice sear. Place the patties in the pan, being sure to leave a little space to breathe in between each burger.
Not only are toasted buns tastier and crispier than normal buns, but they also keep the burger bun from getting soggy quickly. We recommend using a little butter to add more flavor and help the burger buns turn golden brown.
Adding bread and milk to the beef creates burgers that are juicy and tender even when well-done. (In fact, we recommend this method only for burgers that will be cooked to medium-well or well-done.)
Breadcrumbs] are not usually included in the traditional burger patty mixture, but their addition to this recipe helps to give the cooked patties a lighter, more tender texture. The egg acts as a binding ingredient so that the patties can be easily shaped. It also helps them hold together when cooked.
Eggs are the most common and effective binder, and egg replacers are an excellent alternative for vegan burgers. Other common binders include wheat germ, bread crumbs, oats, and ground flaxseeds. These are dry ingredients, though the recipe's other ingredients often add just enough moisture to make a sufficient binder.
We do recommend letting the patty cook for at least 3 to 4 minutes before giving it a first flip, to give the meat time to sear. Otherwise, the patty may start to fall apart. After that, however, you can flip it once and be done, or flip it as often as you like, trying to get both sides to cook and brown evenly.
Avoid the urge to press down on your burger while it cooks as you'll force out the juices — and the flavor along with them.
Before tossing them onto the grill, especially if you season the night before, Ramsay says to let the meat sit at room temperature for a little bit. "Let the meats relax a little bit, don't take them out of the fridge ice cold, otherwise they will be dry on the outside and raw in the middle," the chef explains.
Grill temp for burgers
When grilling burgers, you want the grill temperature to be around medium-high to high heat, which is around 375 to 400 degrees F. Many gas grills have built in thermometers, but often they tend to be not super reliable.
You can wrap a burger in wax paper, parchment, or foil to prevent juices and toppings from spilling out of the buns.
The knife is to stabilize the burger and avoid falling over. Thats all.