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Worcestershire sauce burgers on grey plates with curly fries.
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Worcestershire Sauce Burger Recipe

Impress your guests (and yourself!) with this easy Worcestershire Sauce Burger Recipe! Loaded with Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, onion, and seasonings, this hearty burger is perfect any time. Cook them 4 ways: on the grill, stovetop, air fryer, or baked to perfection in the oven. These are the BEST burgers!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: burger recipe, frozen hamburger, worcestershire sauce burger
Servings: 8 patties
Calories: 277kcal
Author: Bethany Galloway

Ingredients

  • 1.7-2 lbs 80/20 ground beef (see note 1) 750g
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed (or breadcrumbs) 34g
  • 1/2 medium onion blended
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup see note 2
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Optional: 8 cheese slices

To serve

  • Buns or salad bowls
  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Sliced or sauteed onion
  • Pickles
  • Ketchup BBQ sauce, burger sauce, mustard, and/or mayonnaise

Instructions

Make the burger patties

  • Preheat a pan or cast-iron skillet on the stove over medium-high heat, your air fryer to 370°F/190°C, or the oven to 425°F/220°C. If you're grilling, preheat your grill with coal in a chimney, or turn your gas grill on.
  • Blend 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.
    1.7-2 lbs 80/20 ground beef (see note 1), 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.

Air Fryer

  • Spray a little olive oil in the air fryer basket, add the patties, and air fry the burgers for 6 minutes.
  • Flip the burgers over and air fry for a further 3-5 minutes, or until the meat temperature reads 155°F/68°C. I use an instant-read thermometer to check the temperature in the middle of the patty.
  • Optional: Add a slice of cheese and air fry for 1 more minute before serving.
    Optional: 8 cheese slices

Stovetop

  • Place the burgers in the cast-iron pan or skillet and sear one side (about 5 minutes).
  • Flip the burgers over, turn the temperature down to medium heat, and continue to cook until; the patties reach 155°F/68°C (3-5 minutes).
  • If adding cheese, remove the skillet from the heat, add cheese slices on top of each patty, cover the skillet with a lid, and allow it to sit for one minute. The residual heat will melt the cheese. 
    Optional: 8 cheese slices

Grill

  • Place the beef patties on the preheated grill and grill for about 5 minutes on each side (for a well-done burger), or to your desired doneness.
  • Add cheese slices if desired and cook with the lid on for 1 minute.
    Optional: 8 cheese slices

Oven

  • Place the uncooked burger patties on a rack over a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 155°F/68°C.
  • If adding cheese, place them on top of the burgers, turn off the heat, and let it melt for about 5 minutes.
    Optional: 8 cheese slices
  • Serve Worcestershire Sauce Burgers in a bun or on a salad bowl with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

  1. 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!
  2. 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.
  3. Whole30 option: For Whole30, use a Whole30-compliant ketchup or tomato paste and swap the Worcestershire sauce for coconut aminos.
  4. Like it spicy? Feel free to add 1 or 2 teaspoons of chili powder to the burger mixture. Expert tip: A little hot sauce on top at the end is delicious as well!
  5. Cooking temperature: It is recommended by the FDA to cook ground beef until it reaches 160°F. This reduces the risk of foodborne illnesses and food poisoning. Of course, many enjoy a medium-rare burger, and that risk is entirely up to each individual. I cook my burgers to 155°F and let them rest for a few minutes. The burger temperature rises to 160°F while they rest. Here are the temperatures to aim for different levels of doneness:
  • Well-done burgers: 155-160°F (68-71°C)
  • Medium-well burgers: 150-155°F (65-68°C)
  • Medium burger patties: 140-145°F (60-63°C)
  • Medium-rare burgers: 130-135°F (54-57°C)
  • Rare burger patties: 125-130°F (51-54°C)

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg