The Most Flavorful Hamburgers Ever

This burger recipe, which combines evaporated milk, eggs, and bread crumbs, creates ultra-juicy, flavorful patties that will outshine your favorite burger spot.

How to Form Hamburger Patties

To form the patties, simply combine ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, evaporated milk, and your favorite spices in a bowl and mix everything together with your hands.

How to Flavor Your Hamburgers

The ideal seasoning for hamburger patties comes down to personal preference. This popular recipe uses Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and garlic, but feel free to experiment with different spices from your collection to suit your taste — after all, they're your burgers to enjoy!

How to Grill Perfect Hamburgers

Grilling hamburger patties is a breeze! Below you'll find the full recipe, but here’s a quick rundown of the steps you can expect:

Start by prepping the grill grate — clean it and lightly oil it. Heat the charcoal or gas grill to medium-high, then grill the patties, flipping them as needed (cooking time depends on how well-done you like your burgers). For cheeseburgers, add the cheese slice about one minute before the burger is done.

How to Know When Your Hamburger Is Cooked Perfectly

Your hamburger patties are fully cooked when a food thermometer inserted into the center reads 160°F.

How Long Should You Grill Hamburgers?

To guarantee the destruction of harmful bacteria, ensure that a food thermometer placed in the center of the patty reaches 160°F.

For this recipe, grill the patties for about 4-5 minutes per side — this should bring them to the safe temperature zone (use a thermometer to double-check).

Rare and medium-rare burgers cook faster, but they carry a higher risk of foodborne illness.

What to Pair with Hamburgers

Craving the perfect side for your hamburgers? We've got plenty of tasty ideas. Choose from these classic burger accompaniments to create a satisfying meal that rivals any restaurant dish:

Oven-Baked French Fries
Ultimate Caesar Salad
Sweet and Tangy Slaw
Traditional Boston Baked Beans
Old-Fashioned Macaroni Salad

How to Keep Hamburger Patties Fresh

Allow the hamburger patties to cool, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat them in the oven or microwave when ready to serve.

Is it Possible to Freeze Hamburger Patties?

Yes, you can freeze both cooked and uncooked hamburger patties with ease.

To freeze cooked patties: Wrap each patty individually in aluminum foil. Avoid stacking them together to prevent sticking. Place the wrapped patties in a freezer-safe bag with the date labeled on it. Freeze for up to three months.

To freeze uncooked patties: Lay the uncooked patties in a single layer on a baking sheet and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Freeze for several hours or overnight. Once frozen, wrap each patty in foil and place them in a freezer-safe bag with the date labeled. Freeze for up to three months.

Defrost frozen burgers in the refrigerator overnight.

Dinogo Community Reviews and Tips

"WOW," says Tim. "What an amazing reception from my guests last night with this burger recipe! It was my first time using eggs and evaporated milk in burgers... and it was SO worth it! Try this recipe and you’ll never go back to your old way of making them!"

"This recipe turned out juicy and delicious," shares one Dinogo member. "I tried it for the first time with my in-laws and they loved the burgers. I swapped garlic powder for minced garlic and used sautéed onions for extra flavor — it was fantastic. This one’s definitely a keeper."

"Great recipe," says neokhanh. "I made these burgers for 20 people tonight and became an instant hero. Everyone raved about the flavor, and the breadcrumbs gave the meat an amazing texture. Huge hit!"

Contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients List

• 2 pounds ground beef

• 1 egg, beaten

• ¾ cup dry bread crumbs

• 3 tablespoons evaporated milk

• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

Collect all the ingredients.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, evaporated milk, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and garlic, mixing everything together with your hands.

Shape the mixture into 8 individual hamburger patties.

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious burgers!

Nutritional Information (per serving)