i feel like my home made hamburgers are atrocious. i can never shape them up to be flat enough so they end up being too big and falling apart on the stove when i try to flip them. then they aren't flavorful. normally i have to cook them in the oven. I only have a cast iron skillet
i use garlic owder, salt, onion powder, black pepper, and weber burger seasoning
ckngbbbls
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you aren't flattening them enough and you play with them too soon after putting them in the pan. As to flavor, you aren't seasoning them either.
ALL easy stuff to fix.
flatten more, stop playing with the burgers as they fry and season more.
there, wasn't that easy?
Rosalie
Utilize your hands to delicately combine the ingredients, just until joined. At that point shape into 4 patties around 1/2-inch thick. Utilize your thumb to frame a well inside the focal point of each patty, to prevent the burgers from swelling once they cook. Also, utilize your thumb to shape little space inside the center of each patty. Why? it'll guarantee even thickness subsequent to cooking. I hope this was of help. :)
wind_updoll
Seems you’re having trouble shaping them. Begin by portioning the blend out equally, then while pressing them flat into your work surface, shape the sides to form at least an inch thickness while turning the meat and supporting the edges with the side of your palm. There are also hamburger presses available where the portioned mix is placed in the center of the hinged press and simply pushed down to form the burger.
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i got a burger shaping utensil from Dollar Tree. Love it.
I usually just use some salt and pepper but sometimes I'll put some cheese in the middle.
Anonymous
You're over seasoning them. A good burger only needs salt and pepper. Cast iron sucks. Get a good non stick pan. Only turn a burger once.