Q&A for How to Cook Hamburgers on the Stove

Grab two deli lids that are 4 in (10 cm) wide and place the meat in between them. Then, press between the lids, gently pressing the meat while moving the lids in a circle. Simply remove the top and bottom lids to reveal your perfect patty!

Yes, feel free to add whatever toppings you like to your hamburgers. Chips are an excellent choice, as they'll give your burger an extra crunch.

Hamburgers cook best when they're uncovered. It's not recommended to cover hamburgers as they cook, as they tend to come out less crispy and browned.

Half-pound (8 oz or 2.3 hg) burgers are typically cooked all the way through in 10 minutes. Just check the internal temperature with a meat probe to make sure it's 160° F (71° C).

Yes, follow the same cooking instructions for pre-made and store-bought patties. If your patties are frozen, follow similar instructions as well. Just cook the patties for about 15 minutes, flipping them over every 3 to 5 minutes.

Rare: 125-130 F Medium Rare: 130-140 F Medium: 140-150 F Medium Well: 150-155 F Well: 160-212 F

It's best to add toppings like barbecue sauce to your burger once you've taking it off the grill and placed it on a bun.

Add it 30 to 45 seconds before taking the burger off the grill.

Ground meat doesn't have pure blood in it, if it's been prepared properly. Seasoning the beef will not harm the meat or the final product.

The fat from the meat itself provides oil as well. Remember to begin hamburgers in a cold skillet.

You could fry it on the stove on high heat for 5-10 minutes. Check if the center is cooked properly.

I would recommend using a mixture of milk and cubed bread. Work this into your ground beef, along with your preferred spices, making a juicy, pan-fried hamburger.

Wash the egg, crack the egg into the bowl, and sprinkle with salt to enhance the flavor. Pour oil into the pan and heat it. Once you see the oil start to bubble, pour it into the pan from the cooking bowl.

Yes, since it would be easier to cook through the fat. 77% ground beef is good, but 85% has more fat for you, so it's your choice.

Stovetop temperatures can vary wildly, but I've found that medium is the best bet for cooking hamburgers. Be sure to use a meat thermometer and cook them to 160 deg. f (71.1 deg. c), to ensure they are cooked safely.

That depends on a few different things, like the size of the hamburgers and the oven temperature you're using. The best way to ensure they are cooked safely is to use a meat thermometer and make sure they are cooked to 160ºF (71.1ºC).

Die-hard cast-iron aficionados would say this is optional - but everyone else would say yes, add a little olive, sesame, or rice bran oil to the pan first.