Make Ahead Hamburger Patties

5 from 1 vote

These Make Ahead Hamburger Patties are a simple, freezer-friendly solution for busy nights or summer cookouts. Made with ground beef and a flavorful blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar, the patties are shaped, seasoned, and frozen for easy grilling later. With juicy results and minimal prep, they’re a convenient way to enjoy homemade burgers anytime.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American, Barbecue, BBQ

Keyword 4th of july, beef, grilling, hamburgers, summer

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 296kcal

Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

4 tsp paprika
2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp fine sea salt
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 lbs ground beef

Instructions

In a small bowl, add all the spices mix together.
Add the ground beef to another bowl along with 3/4 of the spice mix. Mix to combine.
Shape meat into 1/4 lb or 1/3 lb hamburger patties and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle both sides of burger with a little bit of leftover spice mixture. Use immediately or freeze. If freezing, after frozen solid stack into a gallon sized freezer safe bag with pieces of parchment in between each layer. Makes 6-8 patties.

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