Enjoy a Classic Juicy Beef Burger at Home

We take our beef burgers a little too seriously! 

A juicy beef burger is made with a patty of ground beef, often cooked on a grill pan, served on a bun with ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise, and topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and cheese. 

After trying out zillions of beef burger variations, here’s our take on a perfectly cooked juicy beef burger. The patty can be cooked over high heat for a shorter period of time for a rare burger, or over medium heat for a longer period of time for a more well-done burger. 

To make juicy beef burgers with a Pakistani twist, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 hamburger buns
• Lettuce, tomato, and onion slices for serving.

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, onions, cilantro, mint, garam masala, chili powder, and salt. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
2. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty. Place the patties on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This will help the patties hold their shape when cooking.
3. Preheat a grill or griddle to medium-high heat.
4. Place the patties on the grill or griddle and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the patties are cooked through and the desired level of doneness is reached.
5. While the patties are cooking, toast the hamburger buns on the grill or griddle until they are lightly toasted.
6. Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on the bottom bun, followed by lettuce, tomato, and onion slices (as per your likeness). Top with the other bun and serve hot.

Here’s a quick tip to make burgers juicier. When cooking the beef patty, avoid pressing down on the patty with a spatula, as juices will squeeze out. Instead, gently flip the patty and allow it to cook evenly on both sides. 

If you’re in the mood to eat out, read our best picks of beef burgers in Karachi here! Enjoy!