Description
Tamara’s homemade hamburgers feature soft, steam-baked buns and juicy patties made with fresh ingredients, perfect for a delicious homemade meal.
Ingredients
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Burger buns
- 17.6 oz (500 g) all purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) lukewarm water
- 1 envelope (7 g) dry instant yeast
- 3 tbsp lukewarm milk
- 2,5 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 2,5 tbsp softened butter
- To brush: 1 egg, some water, sesame seeds
Burger patties
- 17.6 oz (500 g) ground meat (usually 70 % beef, 30 % pork)
- 12 salted crackers, finely ground (you can use breadcrumbs instead)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 1 heaping tsp powdered garlic and paprika
- salt
- pepper
Avocado and cottage cheese sauce
- 4 tbsp cottage cheese
- 3 tbsp sour cream
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- salt
- pepper
- avocado
- tomato
Classic burger sauce
- 2 tsp mustard
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 5 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp powdered paprika
- 1/2 tsp powdered garlic
- 3 pickles
- lettuce
- tomatoes
Instructions
- To make the buns, dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water with the sugar and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a separate bowl, combine the softened butter, lukewarm milk, and egg. Add the dissolved yeast mixture.
- Add salt and flour to the wet ingredients and knead until a soft and smooth dough forms. If necessary, adjust with a little more flour or water.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place a pot of hot water at the bottom of the oven to create steam.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and shape into buns. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them rise for another 15-20 minutes.
- Bake the buns for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool.
- For the patties, combine ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, and bread crumbs in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the ingredients gently to combine, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
- Shape the mixture into patties, pressing them slightly thinner in the center to ensure even cooking.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over high heat. Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired doneness.
- Slice the buns in half and toast them with a little butter on a skillet until golden brown.
- Assemble the burgers with your choice of condiments and toppings.
Notes
For softer buns, bake with steam by placing a pot of hot water in the oven. Toasting the buns before assembling helps them stay crisp and prevents them from soaking up too much sauce. Use meat with a higher fat percentage for juicier patties, but avoid too much fat to prevent shrinking.
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 80