Easy Prep Beef Patties

I love making beef burger patties. It is very handy to have on hand and it is very filling, too, especially if you pair it with side dishes or when you use salad leaves, lettuce and tomato when making burgers or wraps. It is relatively easy to make; however, like most dishes, assembling beef patties can be a little time consuming especially if you come home from work and need to prepare it for dinner.

If you are like me, I use a basic recipe which can be time consuming because of the extra steps required. I am referring to making patties using freshly minced garlic, onions that need peeling and chopping or fresh herbs that need washing and chopping. I have good news for you, our Easy Prep Beef Burger Patties eliminates these extra chores. This tasty patty recipe can be prepared in less time. By using key ingredients, this recipe does not skimp on flavor and is easier and faster to put together. 

This Easy Beef Patties recipe is what I use when I want the patties to be moist.

The key ingredients are pantry staples with the exception of the minced beef and eggs. Try this Easy Beef Patties and see the difference it can make comes dinner prep time. This recipe uses a mix of lean and regular minced beef but feel free to use whatever minced beef you have on hand.

Variation (Lean Beef Version)
You can also make this recipe with lean minced beef if you prefer a leaner protein. Recently, I made a lean version and shaped the mixture into 7 large patties using a burger press, dividing the mixture into roughly 130 g portions each.

Cook the patties in a large frying pan over medium heat for about 6–7 minutes per side. Because these patties are thicker, press them down lightly as they cook to help the centers cook through. I like my patties well done, but you can cook them to your preferred doneness. To check, cut into one patty at the end of cooking; the juices should run clear and the meat should no longer be pink in the center.

Now let’s get back to the original Easy Prep Beef Burger Patties recipe below so you can start cooking.

Recipe: Easy Prep Beef Burger Patties

Serves: 4

Makes 8 to 9 patties

Author: Christine Strasser

Ingredients:

400 g lean minced beef

400 g regular minced beef

2 large eggs

1 1/8 tsp salt (updated)

1/4 tsp. black pepper

Dried Spices:

   1. onion flakes, 2 tsp.

   2. sweet paprika, 2 tsp.

   3. garlic powder, 1 1/4 tsp.

   4. parsley, 1 1/2 tsp.

Directions:

1.In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs then add in the meat.

2.Add to the bowl the rest of the ingredients and mix well by hand. You may initially mix the ingredients with a fork and then bring the mixture together by hand.

3. Divide the minced beef mixture into 9 portions and shape them into patties. You can use your hands or a burger press to shape the patties.

4. In a frying pan, heat the oil to fry the patties, using the lowest heat setting. Fry the patties for 3 1/2 to 4 minutes each side and occasionally press the patties with an egg flipper to ensure that the middle of the patties get well cooked.

5. Use the patties in burgers or with side dishes such as pasta or potato salad.