Don’t forget our famous potato salad if you are hosting a barbecue, plus grilled halloumi burgers as a vegetarian options! One the things my husband laments more than anything about our life in London is the absence of a decent burger. It’s not that they don’t make good burgers here but it’s not a given like it is in North America. You need seek good hamburger places out and never forget what they are. So we make our own burger to avoid disappointment! Another reason is choosing crazy delicious toppings and sauces.
Best Homemade Beef Burger Recipe
I don’t want summer to be over before I get a chance to share our family burger recipe. There is nothing fancy about it. It’s classic but over the years of cooking and experimenting we settled on this method for the best homemade burgers. And of course it would be foolish not to admit that a proper burger starts with the best quality beef! And a very good bun. For this reason I prefer making my own buns. They are perfect. Soft and fluffy but with enough substance, so they do not disintegrate in your hand when you add a juicy burger and sauces.
How to make burger patties from ground beef
We all know there are burger purists out there who don’t believe in adding anything to the beef. I am not one of them. I like my meat to be seasoned but not too much. But I do believe seasoning is necessary to enhance the taste of the beef. A good burger can be more versatile that you think. For example, you can leave the bun behind to make a tasty Burger in a Bowl. I keep the ingredient list for my burgers down to a minimum. A small grated or blended onion, salt and pepper. I also add an egg to bind the mixture together. That’s it.
Burger Topping and Sauces
We all know that what you put on your burger is deeply personal but allow me just to give you a few of suggestions. What you do with your burger is your business.
Cheese (I personally cannot imaging my perfect burger without a slice of melty cheese) Sliced onions raw or cooked and caramelised Sliced tomatoes Sliced pickles Fried mushrooms Bacon (a personal favourite) BBQ sauce Our special sauce
The sauce we love to put on our burgers is a combination of mayonnaise, ketchup and a dash of sriracha sauce. It’s sweet and spicy with a satisfying creamy texture. It’s simply perfect! What are your favourite topping? Let me know in comments!
Storage and leftovers
Juice from the burgers will create soggy buns if they are left together, so it’s always worth keeping them separate until you are ready to dig in. Any leftovers will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. Leftovers can be reheated in an air fryer set to 150C/300F for 3-4 minutes, or until they are hot all the way through. An oven can also be used, flipping the burger after 5-7 minutes and leaving it for 3-5 minutes longer. Again, make sure they are hot throughout before taking from the oven. Uncooked burger patties can also be frozen for 3-4 months, ready for use whenever you get the urge. Freeze them in an airtight container or freezer bag, separating each patty with parchment paper.
Best side dishes for your next BBQ
Dill Potato Salad Recipe Cucumber and Tomato Salad Pasta Salad with Basil Vinaigrette Chipotle Mayo Roasted Potato Wedges
