Why Sous Vide is the Game-Changer for Hamburger Patties
This sous vide hamburger patty recipe delivers juicy, perfectly cooked burgers with edge-to-edge doneness and incredible flavor every single time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 burgers 1x
- Category: Beef
- Method: Sous Vide
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
24 to 30 ounces (680 to 850 g) freshly ground beef chuck
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil (if finishing on stovetop)
4 slices cheese (optional)
4 soft hamburger buns, lightly toasted
Toppings, as desired
Instructions
1. Preheat water bath to desired temperature (e.g., 135°F for medium).
2. Divide beef into 4 patties slightly wider than buns.
3. Season patties generously with salt and pepper.
4. Seal patties in zipper-lock bags using water displacement.
5. Sous vide for 1 hour (up to 2 hours okay).
6. Remove patties and pat very dry.
7. Let rest 10 minutes to dry further.
8. Heat pan or grill to high. Add oil if using a pan.
9. Sear patties 45–60 seconds per side.
10. Add cheese during final flip, if desired.
11. Transfer to buns, add toppings, and serve.
Notes
Use ground beef with at least 20% fat for best results.
Don’t skip drying the patties before searing—it’s key to browning.
You can hold patties in the sous vide bath for up to 2 hours safely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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