Steakhouse Burgers
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Replicate your favorite steakhouse burgers at home — these are packed with flavor and reliably juicy, even when cooked to well-done.
Who doesn’t love a big, tender, and juicy steakhouse burger? Problem is, they’re difficult to replicate at home because most steakhouses blend different cuts of beef, like sirloin, chuck, and short ribs, to customize the flavor and fat content of their hamburgers. While it’s possible to grind your own meat or ask your butcher for a special blend, there’s an easier way. By combining ordinary supermarket ground beef with a panade — or mixture of bread and milk — and lots of seasoning, you can make steakhouse-style burgers in no time. This recipe has made me a star among my kids’ friends. My daughter’s friend Allie nicknamed them “Segal Burgers” — it stuck, and now we all call them that too.
What You’ll Need To Make Steakhouse Burgers
Step-by-Step instructions
Begin by making the panade. In a large bowl, mash 2 pieces of white sandwich bread (cut into small pieces) and 1/3 cup milk together with a fork until it forms a chunky paste.
Add 2-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1-1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce and 2 tablespoons of ketchup.
Stir until well combined.
Add 3 pounds of 85% lean ground beef and 3 finely sliced scallions (if using).
Mix everything together until just combined.
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into balls. Flatten each ball into a 3/4-inch-thick patty that’s about 4-1/2 inches across. (Keeping the burgers thick ensures a nice char on the outside without overcooking the inside.) To prevent the burgers from forming a domed shape on the grill, create a slight depression in the center of each patty.
Grill the burgers 2 to 4 minutes on the first side until nicely browned. Flip and cook on the second side a few minutes more, until desired doneness is reached. The panade in these burgers keeps the meat tender and juicy, even when overcooked, so these burgers are ideal for kids, the elderly, pregnant women, or anyone who just prefers their burgers well done.
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Steakhouse Burgers
Replicate your favorite steakhouse burgers at home — these are packed with flavor and reliably juicy, even when cooked to well-done.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces white sandwich bread, crusts removed and cut into ¼-inch pieces
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 3 pounds 80 to 85% lean ground beef
- 3 scallions, white and green parts, very finely sliced (optional)
- 8 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to high heat.
- In a large bowl, mash the bread and milk together with a fork until it forms a chunky paste. Add the salt, pepper, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and ketchup and mix well.
- Add the ground beef and scallions and break the meat up with your hands. Mix everything together until evenly combined. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and form compact balls. Flatten the balls into ¾-inch patties about 4½ inches across. Form a slight depression in the center of each patty to prevent the burgers from puffing up on the grill.
- Oil the grilling grates. Grill the burgers, covered, until nicely browned on the first side, 2 to 4 minutes. Flip burgers and continue cooking for a few minutes more until desired doneness is reached. Before serving, toast the buns on the cooler side of the grill if desired.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The uncooked burgers can be frozen for up to three months. (Freeze the burgers on a baking sheet or plate so their shape sets, then transfer them to a sealable plastic bag for easy storage.) Defrost the burgers overnight in the refrigerator prior to serving and then cook as directed.
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Nutrition Information
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- Serving size: 1 burger
- Calories: 517
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Sodium: 567 mg
- Cholesterol: 116 mg
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Hi! Kids are home from college and trying to find things to make…. my son, who is learning how to cook, made these last night. They were AWESOME!!! This recipe is a keeper! Thanks for sharing the step by step pictures, too. Super helpful for a newbie cook!!
If I want to only use 1lb of ground beef, what would you recommend for measurement?
Hi Krista, I’d just cut all the other ingredients by 2/3. Hope you enjoy!
Hi! I just made the paste and then realized I only have 2 pounds of ground beef! Would it be ok if I put all the paste in 2 pounds of ground beef or will it be to strong? I know I could cut it into 2/3 but hate to waste it! Thank you!!!
Hi Dana, I would cut it by 1/3. Hope you enjoy the burgers! 🙂
Excellent burger recipe – thank you so much!!!
I’m rating this solely based on my whole family’s opinion. We hated it. This is obviously for those of you who like Worcestershire sauce. I followed the recipe to the letter and found the meat to be too fatty (although the rest of the family thought that it wasn’t) and the taste of the sauce was way too strong. I also expected the hamburger to be much juicier. For me it just turned out to be an unsuccessful experiment.
Maybe you are not very good cook. They are easy and extraordinary.
Liza,
I didn’t have worcestershire sauce and replaced it with soy sauce and they came out phenomenal.
I agree with Robert, these are extraordinary and fool proof.
Hi Liza, I would have another try.
When it comes to cooking I’m as useful as a 1 arm paperboy. I followed the recipe exactly and come out perfect and juicy the worch sauce was not overpowering.
Trust me these burgers are rippers.
Steve
They were delicious. So tender. Had to cook them for more like 8-10 min on the first side! Will definitely cook them again.
Delicious, juicy and easy to make!
Well done
And thank you.
Excellent, I have never enjoyed a burger as much as this one. I was so happy with it. Even my husband loved it. Thank you so much.
good!
These burgers were amazeballs! Cut the recipe down to 1/3 and made four patties. This will be my go to recipe for the most delicious and juiciest burgers. May try bbq bbq sauce instead of ketchup next time as noted in a previous review.
Thank you!
Oh my gosh!!! These burgers were as good or better than any restaurant burger we have ever had. I followed the recipe to a tee! This is a keeper for sure!! Thank you Jenn.
I don’t eat white sandwich bread, so I don’t really want to buy a whole loaf just for this. Could I substitute panko bread crumbs? How much would I need?
Hi Alexandra, bread crumbs should work here. I’d guesstimate you’d need about 1/2 – 2/3 cup. Hope you enjoy!
OMG these burgers were the best! Juicy and so flavorful! Thank you for a great go to burger recipe!
Great question! I was wondering the same thing as I have bread crumbs but no bread available.
Ask your neighbor for a couple of slices . She will be very happy to be able to help you!!!! Jijiiij. We do not have milk. I when to my kind neighbor for help.
Fabulous burgers! So juicy and flavourful. Family loved them. Wouldn’t change anything. Love your recipes Jenn.