Thehungrycodercooks

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb (680 g) minced beef (80% meat; 20%fat)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 cup (225 g) grated frozen butter
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the minced beef/chicken with the ingredients listed above and mix gently until just incorporated.
2. Shape into even burger patties, creating a slight indent in the center to prevent puffing. Freeze for 8-10 minutes before cooking to help them firm up and hold their shape.
3. Heat oil in a pan and add the beef burger patties. Cook for 3–5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and nicely browned
4. For chicken patties 5-6 mins (press the center it should feel firm, not soft or squishy, and there should be no pink inside.)
5. Optionally, sauté sliced onions and toast the burger buns in the same pan for extra flavor.
6. Place cheese on top of each patty and cover the pan to allow the cheese to melt.
7. Once melted, spread burger sauce on the buns, then layer with lettuce, tomato slices, and the cheesy patties.

Burger Sauce:

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (or regular mustard)
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1½ tbsp sweet chili sauce
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder

Recipe Video

Notes

How to freeze patties?

• After shaping the patties, place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and freeze for 8–10 minutes to firm up.
• Remove from the tray, wrap each patty individually in parchment, and transfer to a zip-lock bag to prevent sticking.
• Freeze for 1–2 months.
• When ready to cook, remove the patties from the freezer and let them sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes to take the chill off the edges. Avoid leaving them out too long, or they may become watery.
• Cook immediately after this short rest — no need to fully thaw. This ensures even cooking and keeps the patties juicy.