Making burgers at home allows you to control the portion size, type of meat, amount of salt, and quantity of cheese.
A homemade burger can still be juicy and satisfying when prepared with a smaller patty. Adding lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles creates volume and texture, while using only one slice of cheese keeps the classic flavor.
You can also serve the burger with roasted vegetables, a side salad, fruit, or homemade potato wedges instead of an oversized portion of fries.
A meat thermometer should be used to confirm that ground beef reaches a safe internal temperature of 160°F, as recommended by U.S. food-safety guidance.
