Start with Quality Ingredients

When it comes to making a delicious burger, start with high-quality ingredients. Choose fresh ground beef with a good fat content for juicy patties. Use freshly baked burger buns or make your own from scratch for an extra special touch. Don't forget to pick up some ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and your favorite condiments to complete your burger.

Pro tip: If you want to add some extra flavor, consider mixing some finely chopped onions, garlic, or herbs into the ground beef before forming the patties.

Fresh ground beef

Homemade burger buns

Ripe tomatoes and crisp lettuce

Seasoning and Grilling

To bring out the best flavors in your burger, make sure to season the patties generously. Gordon recommends using a combination of salt, pepper, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce. Mix the seasonings into the ground beef and form the patties. Preheat your grill or stovetop pan to high heat before cooking the burgers. This will help create a delicious caramelized crust.

Cook the burgers for about 4-5 minutes on each side for a medium-rare to medium doneness. Make sure to let them rest for a few minutes before assembling your burger.

Pro tip: If you prefer your burger well-done, cook it for an additional 1-2 minutes on each side.

Seasoned burger patties

Building Your Burger

Now comes the fun part - assembling your burger! Start with the bottom half of your bun and stack it with a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, and your grilled burger patty. Add your favorite condiments such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, or barbecue sauce. Top it off with some pickles, onions, and cheese if desired. Finish by placing the top half of the bun on top.

Pro tip: For extra indulgence, melt some cheese on top of the patty while it's still on the grill or stovetop pan.