{"id":173229,"date":"2026-08-27T01:51:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T05:51:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/?p=173229"},"modified":"2026-08-27T21:24:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T01:24:18","slug":"beef-burger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/beef-burger\/","title":{"rendered":"Juicy Homemade Beef Burger Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Juicy, simple, and FULL of cheese. This is honestly the best burger recipe you will ever try. Made with a secret sauce and homemade beef patties, it is the perfect main dish for your BBQs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Out of all the hamburger recipes I’ve tested, this one is SO EASY to make and so incredible that everyone will be going for seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why This Recipe Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hamburgers are a classic for every BBQ party, and I just couldn’t believe that I never posted a burger recipe on my site. So, when I noticed that, I started working on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I get asked all the time about the secret to juicy burger patties. When figuring out how to make a hamburger patty that tastes like it came from the BEST backyard, you have to start with the meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use a ground chuck 80\/20 ratio. That 20% fat is exactly what keeps the meat basting itself from the inside out while it cooks. I take a pure beef<\/strong> approach here. Absolutely NO eggs, NO milk, and NO breadcrumbs. And absolutely NO MEATLOAF texture. You want the pure beef flavor to shine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Grill vs. Smash Burger Method<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the burger world, there are a lot of different methods, but which one is the best? It all depends on the result that you are looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since I wanted a juicy burger, for this recipe I decided to slightly press the patties in the pan, keeping them thick enough to stay medium-rare inside. Whether you cook these on the stove or outside. (No worries, I have included clear time and temperature instructions<\/a> for the perfect burger below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what is a smashed burger? People often ask me what is a smash burger recipe and how it compares to a classic grilled patty<\/a>. A smash burger is cooked indoors on a screaming hot cast-iron skillet, pressed completely flat to maximize the crisp edges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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