Make-Ahead Homemade Beef Burgers

After stocking these yummy Make-Ahead Homemade beef burgers in the freezer, you may never go back to thin, pre-made frozen patties. This beef burger recipe works well for meatballs too!

 

Yields16 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time40 mins
 4 lb (2 kg) Lean/Extra Lean Ground Beef Sirloin or Round*
 1 cup (250 mL) dry breadcrumbs
 1 cup (250 mL) minced onion
 4 lightly beaten eggs
1

Lightly combine all ingredients, seasoning with salt and pepper.

2

Gently form into sixteen 3/4 inch (2 cm)-thick patties. Place patties in a single layer onto several plastic wrap-lined baking trays; cover loosely with plastic wrap and freeze just until meat is firm (1 to 2 hours). Wrap patties tightly in heavy foil or place them into freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months.

3

Thaw in refrigerator overnight to cook or cook from frozen. To cook frozen patties: place on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and cook, turning twice, until digital instant read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each patty reads 160°F (71°C), about 10 minutes.

Ingredients

 4 lb (2 kg) Lean/Extra Lean Ground Beef Sirloin or Round*
 1 cup (250 mL) dry breadcrumbs
 1 cup (250 mL) minced onion
 4 lightly beaten eggs

Directions

1

Lightly combine all ingredients, seasoning with salt and pepper.

2

Gently form into sixteen 3/4 inch (2 cm)-thick patties. Place patties in a single layer onto several plastic wrap-lined baking trays; cover loosely with plastic wrap and freeze just until meat is firm (1 to 2 hours). Wrap patties tightly in heavy foil or place them into freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months.

3

Thaw in refrigerator overnight to cook or cook from frozen. To cook frozen patties: place on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and cook, turning twice, until digital instant read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each patty reads 160°F (71°C), about 10 minutes.

Make-Ahead Homemade Beef Burgers