There’s nothing quite like the smell of a homemade burger sizzling away on the BBQ to get everyone’s mouths watering, is there? It’s one of those sounds of summer – the gentle sizzle, the chatter of friends in the garden, kids running about with ice lollies, and someone asking, “Are the burgers nearly ready?”
Now, I know you can grab burgers from the shops in no time, but honestly, making a homemade burger yourself is so easy – and they taste miles better. You know exactly what’s gone into them, you can season them to your liking, and they always feel that little bit more special when you’ve shaped them yourself.
My Easy Homemade Burger has become a bit of a family favourite whenever the sun’s shining and we’ve got the BBQ fired up. They’re simple, juicy, and perfect for stacking high with all the good stuff. And when I say good stuff, I’m talking proper sesame seed buns, slices of juicy tomato, crisp lamb’s lettuce, crunchy pickles, rings of red onion, and of course, that glorious melted cheese oozing over the top. The kind of burger you need two hands for – and probably a napkin or two as well!
I always say, the beauty of a homemade burger is keeping it simple. Good quality beef, seasoned just right, and cooked to your liking – whether you’re all about that charred, crispy edge or you like yours juicy and tender in the middle. Once you’ve got your patties sorted, it’s all about building the perfect stack.
I like to lightly toast the buns on the grill – just for a bit of extra crunch and to stop them going soggy. Then I layer everything up: a handful of fresh lamb’s lettuce at the bottom, a juicy slice of tomato, that lovely cooked burger patty straight from the grill, a melted slice of cheese, red onion for a bit of bite, and a crunchy sliced pickle for that tangy kick. Pop the top of the sesame seed bun on and you’ve got yourself the ultimate summer burger.
Perfect with a side of crispy fries, a handful of crisps, or even a simple salad if you’re keeping things light. I always have a jar of extra pickles on the table – they never last long in our house!
Whether you’re feeding the family, having friends over or just treating yourself to a proper burger night, these easy homemade burgers hit the spot every time. Quick to make, satisfying to eat, and guaranteed to get everyone smiling. That’s what summer’s all about, isn’t it?
Homemade Burger
Ingredients
Burger Ingredients:
- 500 g beef mince good quality ideally 15–20% fat
- 1 small onion finely grated or minced
- 1 large egg free range
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Serving Ingredients:
- 4 large sesame seed burger buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese or your favourite melting cheese
- 30 g lamb’s lettuce or any soft salad leaves
- 1 large tomato sliced
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced into rings
- 8 medium pickles crunchy sliced
- 1 knob unsalted butter or oil for toasting the buns
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the beef mince with the grated onion, egg, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce if using. Gently combine – don’t overwork the mix or the burgers can become tough.500 g beef mince, 1 small onion, 1 large egg, salt, freshly ground black pepper, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into round, slightly flattened patties.
- Heat your BBQ or frying pan to medium-high.
- Cook the burgers for around 4–5 minutes per side, depending on how well done you like them.
- Place a slice of cheese on each burger for the last minute of cooking to let it melt.4 slices cheddar cheese
- While the burgers are cooking, lightly toast the sesame seed buns, cut side down on the grill or in a buttered pan until golden.4 large sesame seed burger buns, 1 knob unsalted butter
- On the base of each bun, layer some lamb’s lettuce, followed by a slice of tomato. Add the hot, cheesy burger patty, then top with red onion rings and sliced pickles. Pop on the top half of the bun.30 g lamb’s lettuce, 1 large tomato, 8 medium pickles, 1 small red onion
- Serve the homemade burger immediately with your favourite sides – fries, crisps or a crisp summer salad.
21 comments
Made these for my teenager and his mates – they all said they were better than shop-bought.
Loved them!
Even I managed to make these perfectly. If I can everyone can.
I used brie as the cheese and even a veggie friend of mine was licking her lips!!!
So simple yet full of flavour. I added a little chilli flakes for extra heat and they were perfect.
he little details like lamb’s lettuce and proper sesame buns really make these feel special.
Easy to prep and a real crowd-pleaser.
Toasted the buns too – game changer!
Loved the Worcestershire sauce in the patties – gave them a lovely depth of flavour.
We don’t BBQ much so I cooked them in a pan – still turned out amazing.
Juicy burgers, melted cheese, crunchy onion, and pickles… what more could you want?
We had these at our BBQ last weekend – everyone was asking for the recipe.
We doubled the recipe for a family get-together and they disappeared so fast!
Definitely making again.
Made these for my teenager and his mates – they all said they were better than shop-bought.
Just tried this and damn was good. Far better than shop bought ones
Simple, tasty, and satisfying.
Honestly the best burgers I’ve made at home – juicy, simple, and taste better than takeaway.
Perfect weekend dinner – we had ours with crispy wedges and salad.
I liked that I could control the seasoning and keep them nice and juicy – way better than pre-packed burgers.
Loved how easy these were to throw together, and they held their shape perfectly on the grill.