Description
This Butter Burger Recipe is a decadent and juicy American classic, featuring flavorful ground beef patties cooked in butter and served on toasted buttery buns. Enhanced with simple seasonings and optional cheese and fresh toppings, these burgers offer a perfect balance of richness and freshness for an irresistible stovetop meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burger Patties
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Cooking and Toasting
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 hamburger buns
Optional Toppings
- 4 slices American or cheddar cheese
- Sliced pickles
- Red onion slices
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
Instructions
- Form the Patties: Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and gently form into loose patties about ½ inch thick, ensuring they are slightly wider than the buns to accommodate shrinkage during cooking. Season both sides evenly with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the Burgers: Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until melted and hot. Add the patties and cook for 3–4 minutes on one side, then flip. Cook another 3–4 minutes or until the patties reach your desired level of doneness.
- Melt Cheese (Optional): During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American or cheddar cheese on each patty. Cover the skillet with a lid to help the cheese melt evenly and thoroughly.
- Toast the Buns: While the burgers are cooking, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a separate pan or microwave. Brush the cut sides of the hamburger buns with the melted butter, then toast them on the skillet or griddle until golden brown and crisp.
- Assemble the Burgers: Place each succulent patty on the bottom half of the toasted buns. Add your preferred toppings such as pickles, red onion, lettuce, and tomato. Finish by placing the butter-toasted top buns on each burger.
- Serve Immediately: Serve your rich and buttery burgers hot off the stovetop for the best texture and flavor, ideally accompanied by fries or a crisp pickle for a classic meal experience.
Notes
- For an ultra-rich variation, insert a small pat of cold butter into the center of each raw patty before cooking to enhance juiciness.
- Use high-quality ground beef for the best taste and texture.
- This butter burger pairs excellently with French fries, coleslaw, or a refreshing crunchy pickle.
- Adjust seasoning and toppings to customize to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
