Best Hamburger Patties (Grilled or Stovetop)

Ingredients

• 🍖ground chuck2 pounds
• 🍞crushed saltine crackers or Panko breadcrumbs½ cup
• 🥚large egg1
• 🍶Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons
• 🥛milk2 tablespoons
• 🧂salt1 teaspoon
• 🧄garlic powder1 teaspoon
• 🧅onion powder1 teaspoon
• 🫑black pepper½ teaspoon

Method

1. 1Add ground beef, crushed crackers, egg, Worcestershire sauce, milk, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper to a large mixing bowl.
2. 2Mix by hand until smooth and even, being careful not to overmix.
3. 3Press the meat into an even disk and cut into 6 thick patties or 12 thin patties.
4. 4Shape patties slightly larger than your buns to account for shrinkage, and press a dent in the center of each to prevent puffing.
5. 5Place patties on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
6. 6Preheat grill or skillet to medium heat (350-400°F).
7. 7For thick patties: grill or fry 3-4 minutes per side. For thin patties: cook 2 minutes per side.
8. 8Serve on hamburger buns with your favorite toppings.