Hand Pressed Burger Recipe

Mix the Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined; avoid over-mixing to keep the patties tender.

Form the Patties

Divide the meat mixture into four equal portions (approximately 6 ounces each). Form each portion into a patty that is about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent them from puffing up during cooking.

Preheat the Grill or Skillet

Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. If using a skillet, you may want to add a little oil to prevent sticking.

Cook the Patties

Place the patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side until browned. Flip the patties and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes for medium doneness. Add a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.

Prepare the Buns

While the patties are cooking, you can toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until they are golden brown.

Assemble the Burger

On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf. Top with a cooked patty with melted cheese, a slice of tomato, and pickles. Add ketchup and mustard to taste, then place the top half of the bun on each burger.