Juicy Stovetop Burgers (Easy, No-Grill Recipe)
Pan-seared stovetop burgers are juicy, flavorful, and easy to make with just a few ingredients and a cast iron skillet. No grill needed—perfect for weeknight dinners or apartment cooking!
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 243.81kcal
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound 85% lean grass-fed ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 slices American or cheddar cheese
Toppings
- Burger buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Onion
- Pickles
Instructions
- Mix the ground beef, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a large bowl.1 pound 85% lean grass-fed ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Form the mixture into 4 1-inch thick patties. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. Once hot, add the patties to the pan.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes to allow a nice charred crust to form. Flip the burgers and cook for another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare. (See burger temperature chart below)
- If using cheese, add it during the last minute of cooking.4 slices American or cheddar cheese
- Serve on toasted buns with your favorite toppings and condiments.Burger buns, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles
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Notes
- Use 80/20 or 85/15 beef for juicy burgers
- Preheat skillet and flip only once for a nice sear and crust
- Press a thumbprint in each patty to prevent puffing
- Use a thermometer to check for your preferred doneness
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger | Calories: 243.81kcal | Protein: 21.08g | Fat: 17.01g | Saturated Fat: 6.65g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.49g | Cholesterol: 77.11mg | Potassium: 334.53mg | Calcium: 17.01mg | Iron: 2.37mg
