What exactly is a steak burger? It just might be the best burger you ever try\u2014beefier, more flavorful, better! Here\u2019s how to make the best steak burger there is.<\/em><\/p>\n If you are looking for a deliciously beefy, high quality burger, you\u2019re going to want to give these steak burgers a try. Find out what makes this burger recipe special and get ready to impress your family.\u00a0<\/p>\n Scroll down to read more about how it all comes together or click here to jump straight down to the recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Let me just say right off the bat\u2014it\u2019s hard to pin down exactly what constitutes a steak burger. Some will tell you it\u2019s made from actual ground up grilling steak, like a New York or rib eye. Some will tell you it\u2019s simply made from the highest quality ground beef\u2014sirloin.\u00a0<\/p>\n I\u2019ve also seen references to steakhouse burgers which could be made from any number of ground beef varieties, but are more importantly served like you would find in a high-end steakhouse (think: thick juicy patty, fresh lettuce and tomatoes, some kind of fancy burger sauce<\/a>. You get the idea!).<\/p>\n It\u2019s sometimes the case that steak burgers are described more like smash burgers and Steak \u2018n Shake style burgers, which are often two thinner patties for each burger, I don\u2019t think those belong in this discussion at all.\u00a0<\/p>\n I say that a steak burger should come from high quality ground beef and be prepared without too many embellishments. Keep reading for more details.<\/p>\n Your garden variety ground beef, no matter how lean or fatty it is, is just that\u2014ground beef. It could be from any part of the animal, with varying degrees of flavor, juiciness, and overall quality. Even if it\u2019s labeled ground chuck, ground round, or ground sirloin\u2014meaning only those cuts can be in the grind\u2014it\u2019s not going to be the same quality as, say, a\u00a0New York strip steak<\/a>, rib eye, or\u00a0tenderloin steak<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, I\u2019m not going to tell you to grind up a beautiful steak. It might make the best burger possible\u2014and some steakhouses definitely make their burgers out of great steak cuts. But really, if I\u2019m going to buy a nice New York strip steak, I\u2019m going to eat it as a steak!<\/p>\n What I do recommend is buying the highest quality ground beef you can, which is sirloin. It will have great beefy flavor like you are used to getting with a steak. I also recommend making it a relatively big patty, at least 6 ounces (that\u2019s over 1\/3 of a pound), to further enhance the meatiness.<\/p>\n For a burger that is definitely steakhouse quality with a rich, buttery taste, you can also check out my\u00a0Wagyu Burger recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n I\u2019m recommending that you use sirloin for this burger because of its flavor, but all that flavor comes at a cost. Sirloin is beefier tasting because it\u2019s leaner. Which means it\u2019s less juicy and that means your steak burger can get dry.<\/p>\n So what do you do? Like a\u00a0bison burger<\/a>\u00a0which is also lean, you can cook it to only medium-rare (about 140\u00b0F). Just know that that is technically below the guidelines from the USDA which recommends 160\u00b0F for ground meats.<\/p>\n I also like to use a little butter in the skillet. It adds to the steakhouse flavor (many brush their steaks with butter before serving) and helps create a crisp, brown crust on the burger patty. And I\u2019ll also tell you, this isn\u2019t in the recipe below but it\u2019s pretty miraculous. You can add butter right into the meat mixture itself. I like to shred about 2 tablespoons of cold butter on the large holes of a cheese grater directly onto my bowlful of ground meat. Then add the seasonings and mix. It adds juiciness right into the meat!<\/p>\n How to cook a steak burger? You\u00a0could<\/em>\u00a0grill them, but I like to pan-fry sirloin steak burgers on the stove. I get a more even char on the outside, and also it lets me use butter as the frying fat.<\/p>\n Note that while you\u2019re cooking, don\u2019t press or flatten your burger with a spatula. That\u2019s just forcing juices out\u2014definitely not conducive to a juicy burger. (This goes for any burger by the way\u2014steak burger,\u00a0basic burger<\/a>,\u00a0turkey burger<\/a>, chicken burger<\/a>, you name it.)<\/p>\n A couple of other things will help achieve the best texture for your burger. One is to grind the meat yourself. So consider buying whole sirloin steaks and grinding them at home. You can even grind meat with a food processor<\/a> if you don\u2019t have a meat grinder.<\/p>\n Or shop at a butcher where they grind meat for you, resulting in freshly ground meat without the hassle of doing it yourself. That\u2019s what I usually do.\u00a0<\/p>\n Another thing that will result in better taste and texture is, when shaping your freshly ground meat, don\u2019t pack the patties too tightly and don\u2019t handle them any more than necessary. That\u2019ll just result in tough burgers. The video I posted above actually has some great tips to help you handle the burger less, which helps a lot in making tender, juicy burgers.<\/p>\n To sum it up, to make the best, beefiest-tasting steak burger you can, start with a flavorful cut of meat (sirloin is my choice), try to make sure it\u2019s freshly ground, shape it carefully, add butter to the mixture or cook it in butter, and cook it to medium-rare to keep it juicy.<\/p>\n Now\u00a0that\u2019s<\/em>\u00a0a great burger!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Now that you\u2019ve made your delectable sirloin burger patty, in my opinion, you want that beefiness to shine through and not get overpowered by your toppings. Keep it simple with tomato, lettuce, and red onion like I\u2019ve done in the photos. Or for more of that fancy steakhouse feel try sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and Swiss cheese. Whip up some nice steak-cut French fries to serve with it, and get ready for a treat!<\/p>\n Listen to me explain briefly about how to make these burgers, along with some other great tips, by clicking the play button below:<\/p>\n![\"Steak](\"https:\/\/cookthestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Steak-Burgers-660x990-1.jpg\" "\\"Steak")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWhat Is A Steak Burger?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Choose The Right Beef For The Best Flavor<\/span><\/h2>\n
Video: Tips For Amazing Burgers<\/span><\/h2>\n
How To Cook A Steak Burger<\/span><\/h2>\n
To Grind Or Not To Grind?<\/span><\/h2>\n
How To Serve Your Steak Burger<\/span><\/h2>\n
Podcast Recipe About Making Steak Burgers<\/span><\/h2>\n