< Print

Ultimate Hamburger

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

This is a time-honored family recipe that has everything you desire in a burger—juicy meat, melted cheese, crisp veggies, and a touch of sauce, embraced by a tender, toasted bun. Whether you’re cooking indoors or firing up the grill, this recipe promises to elevate your burger-making skills.

Ingredients

Units Scale

Sauce:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Franks Red-Hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon capers, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon mild paprika
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Hamburger Mixture:

  • 1 pound 80/20 ground beef or ground chuck
  • 1/2 pound regular ground pork
  • 2 ounces Unsalted Saltine Crackers (approximately half a tube)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Hamburger Assembly:

  • 6 of your favorite buns or rolls
  • 6 American cheese slices
  • 6 Monterey Jack cheese slices
  • Lettuce
  • Fresh Sliced Tomato

Instructions

To Make the Sauce:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients. Taste, and adjust seasonings as needed.
  2. Cover and chill for at least an hour for the flavors to meld.
  3. Refrigerate any unused sauce in an airtight container for up to 4 days.  Stir prior to use.

To Make the Burger Patties:

  1. Allow the meat to come to room temperature before making and cooking the hamburgers.
  2. Add the ground beef, ground pork, eggs, crushed crackers, garlic powder, salt and pepper into a LARGE mixing bowl.  Mix to combine all of the ingredients.
  3. Using 4-6 ounces for each patty, form into patties using your hands or a hamburger press.  Set aside until all the patties are formed.
  4. Heat a pan over medium-high heat.  Place the patties in the ungreased pan and cook until well caramelized, approximately 3-4 minutes.  Flip the patties and continue cooking until done, about 2-3 more minutes.

Assemble the Hamburgers (see note #1):

  1. Toast the buns.  Place a dollop of sauce onto each half.
  2. Using the condiments of your choice, build each hamburger to your preference.
  3. Serve immediately.

Notes

#1 – Assembling your perfect hamburger is all about personalization. Whether you prefer classic ketchup and mustard, or adventurous toppings like caramelized onions, avocado slices, or a special homemade sauce, each addition enhances the burger’s flavor profile. Don’t forget to consider textures and complementary flavors as you build your burger masterpiece. Enjoy the creative process of making each bite uniquely yours.

Find it online: https://foodienoise.com/ultimate-hamburger/