Frozen Hamburger Patty Recipe
This Frozen Hamburger Patty Recipe is a game-changer for anyone who loves a good burger but doesn't always have the time for a from-scratch meal. It combines the convenience of frozen patties with the unbeatable taste of homemade, allowing you to enjoy a delicious, juicy burger any night of the week. Plus, the flexibility to switch up ingredients means you can cater to any dietary preferences or cravings with ease.
Servings: 8 patties
Calories: 254kcal
Ingredients
- 750 g 1.7-2lbs 80/20 ground beef (see note 1)
- 34 g 1/4 cup ground flaxseed (or breadcrumbs)
- 1/2 medium onion blended
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons ketchup see note 2
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce or coconut aminos
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Make the burger patties
- Begin by blending the onion. I used a hand blender but you could also use a regular blender or food processor.1/2 medium onion
- In a large bowl add all of the ingredients and mix them well together. I find that using my hands and squeezing it all together is the best way to mix it.750 g 1.7-2lbs 80/20 ground beef (see note 1), 34 g 1/4 cup ground flaxseed (or breadcrumbs), 1 egg, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 medium onion
- Split the mixture into 8 and form the beef burgers. I used an egg ring to get a good shape but you can easily just use your hands as well. Each burger uses about 1/2 a cup of raw meat mixture which is 4 oz. You could also use a kitchen scale to weigh each burger before shaping them.
How to freeze raw patties
- Freeze hamburgers by using freezer-safe storage containers with parchment paper, freezer paper, or wax paper. Raw meat sticks too much to aluminum so I'd avoid that.
- Cut the paper into squares that are just a little bigger than the size of your patties.
- Place two squares of parchment paper in the bottom of the container (or however many will fit without overcrowding).
- Place a burger patty on top of each square, making sure the patties don't touch each other.
- Top each burger patty with another piece of parchment paper, and repeat!
- Seal the container with the lid and place it in the freezer.
- After they're frozen, you can either keep them in this container or move the frozen burgers into freezer bags to save a little space.
- Freeze the raw patties for up to 3 months.
How to cook frozen burger patties
- After making the burger patties, you can either cook them in the oven, on the stove, grill them, or pop them in the air fryer.
- Grill: This will depend on how hot your grill is, but ideally, it would be between 230-260°C/450-500°F. Grill the burgers for around 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are cooked through.
- Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 190°C/375°F, and then cook the patties for 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
- Oven-baked: Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Stovetop: Place a medium-large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, cook the burger for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Instant Pot: Add a cup of water to the instant pot, place the trivet, and arrange the patties on top without overlapping. Seal the lid, cook on high pressure for 6 minutes for medium doneness, then quick release the pressure.
- After the burgers have cooked, check the internal temperature woth a meat thermometer. It should reach 160°F. Let them rest for 5 minutes and dig in!
Notes
- Ground beef: You can substitute ground beef for ground turkey, chicken, lamb, or pork. My favorite is a 50/50 mix of ground beef and pork. SO juicy!
- Ketchup: I made my Homemade Sugar-Free Ketchup (paleo/keto) for this recipe but store-bought will also work. You can also use BBQ sauce instead if desired. For Whole30, use a Whole30-compliant ketchup or tomato paste.
- Freezing technique: Laying the patties flat while freezing helps them retain a good shape and thaws more uniformly.
- Season before cooking: For an extra flavor boost, sprinkle a little more salt and pepper on the patties just before cooking, even if they’re going straight from the freezer to the grill or pan. Check out my post 21 Ways to Season Frozen Burgers for more ideas.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 412mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g